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 targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December became a turning point in the public’s growing frustration with the health insurance industry. Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025 Parents say nonverbal son spoke after trying off-label drug for chemo side effects How the 2009 Colgan Air disaster became a turning point for U.S. aviation More In: Submarine Navy Connecticut Charlie D'Agata Charlie D'Agata is CBS News' senior national security correspondent. Charlie D'agata, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2025 The charter could mark a turning point in the war, cementing a split along battle lines even as the fight for control over some areas rages on. Reuters, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025 Wednesday's meeting might have marked a turning point. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

turning point

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