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defining moment

NOUN
very crucial moment
Synonyms
WEAK
climax critical moment crunch decisive moment kairos kairotic moment loaded moment moment of truth point of no return turning point

Example Sentences

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But in the defining moment of High Point’s season, and Johnston’s career, he had no control over where he was shooting from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The company said at the time that “as we enter a defining moment shaped by AI, there is no one better than Aneel to lead this next chapter.”

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Father James Martin: This was a defining moment for me.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana