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turning point

NOUN
critical juncture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
climax critical point crux culmination juncture twist
WEAK
axis change climacteric contingency crisis critical mass critical moment critical period crossing crossroads crucial moment crucial occurrence crucial period crunch cusp decisive moment defining moment development emergency exigency high noon hinge kairotic moment moment of truth nexus pass peak peripeteia pinch pivot pivotal moment point of no return race against time rising action shift strait transition turn of the tide when push comes to shove zero hour

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My first career turning point was playing Elvis in the 1979 TV movie ‘Elvis.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Spitzer said the big turning point for Netflix in this arena was the November 2024 fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTube influencer Jake Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The turning point came in the 1980s, when operators began aggressively localizing the concept.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

"Every time there's an oil and gas crisis, everyone thinks it's a turning point," says Marks.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The apparent turning point in their fortunes occurred when they somehow made enemies of another group, the Chanka, who eventually attacked them.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.