turning point

noun

: a point at which a significant change occurs

Examples of turning point in a Sentence

Winning that game was the turning point of the team's season. That job was a major turning point in her career.
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The dismissal of Malone could prove to be a turning point for the Nuggets—either sparking a resurgence or further unraveling their season. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 That evolution proved to be a turning point for the outfit. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 That period of his life was a real turning point for him. Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 Trump said the new tariffs represent a turning point globally and for the United States. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning point

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning point was in 1641

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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning%20point. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

noun
: a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs
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