as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the turning point came when Victor finally admitted he was a werewolf
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Recent Examples of turning point
Next week will show if the market has reached a turning point, or if this bounce was just a blip in a larger downturn.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
There was also the Wake Forest possession in this stretch where Lubin pinned a layup to the backboard — the play Forbes considered the turning point.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
This meeting will be remembered as a turning point in which America decided that the best shot at resolving the Russia-Ukraine war was to impose a solution rather than work with Zelenskyy to arrive at one preferable to him.
—Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
After months of threats, Trump’s 25 percent tariffs went into effect this week against America’s neighbors to the north and south, marking a turning point in the relationship between the U.S. and two of its top trading partners.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
There was also the Wake Forest possession in this stretch where Lubin pinned a layup to the backboard — the play Forbes considered the turning point.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
This meeting will be remembered as a turning point in which America decided that the best shot at resolving the Russia-Ukraine war was to impose a solution rather than work with Zelenskyy to arrive at one preferable to him.
—Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
After months of threats, Trump’s 25 percent tariffs went into effect this week against America’s neighbors to the north and south, marking a turning point in the relationship between the U.S. and two of its top trading partners.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Changing Preference For Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry In the case of jewelry purchases, those needs are primarily around milestone life events, holiday and occasional gifting.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the milestone, a deluxe edition of the historical fiction book is available wherever books are sold.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its wartime atmosphere gives it a sense of dread all its own and its set pieces are all doozies, especially the Statue of Liberty climax.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hailey faced this challenging role, which ends in a very devastating climax, with grace and dignity.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, salt can release nitrogen or phosphorus from sediments in a watershed, which act as nutrients for plants—potentially leading to an overgrowth of algae and bacteria in the system, Kaushal said.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maryland is targeting five of its ailing watersheds for a concentrated push to restore them — but the state’s budget crisis has put funding for the effort in doubt.—
Timothy Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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Both a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark, the chateau-style property is now operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Structural damage has made the landmark St. Peter Church on Franklin Square unstable, and the cost of repairs would be prohibitive, church officials said Monday.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Yes, there might be a few more days on which a jacket or little beanie could provide a little extra comfort, but sunnier and warmer days are just around the corner.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton started the 19-lap race on pole, held off his longtime rival Max Verstappen on the opening corners, and then simply cruised away from the rest of the field to complete the win.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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