defining moment
noun
: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about
That was the campaign's defining moment.
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Voters will instead elect 31 lawmakers who will shape the island’s future at a defining moment in history: Should Greenland declare independence?
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Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Danielle Marques found herself in what would become a defining moment in her life.
—Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This is a defining moment in our journey, reflective of our new strategy, new leadership and new beginnings.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
As his Strangers Tour continues and new music awaits release, Dimash’s Parisian chapter stands as a defining moment in a career marked by artistry, versatility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Danielle Marques found herself in what would become a defining moment in her life.
—Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This is a defining moment in our journey, reflective of our new strategy, new leadership and new beginnings.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
As his Strangers Tour continues and new music awaits release, Dimash’s Parisian chapter stands as a defining moment in a career marked by artistry, versatility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Defining moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defining%20moment. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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