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
The turning point in Bauman’s unexpected pivot to health-care advocate came with the 2000 presidential election, where George W. Bush prevailed over Al Gore.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For the shelter, his adoption marks a turning point.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
This was a turning point in the undercover investigation movement.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The discovery of socketed rollers represented a turning point in the evolution of the wheel and paved the way for the second and most important innovation.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For the shelter, his adoption marks a turning point.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
This was a turning point in the undercover investigation movement.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The discovery of socketed rollers represented a turning point in the evolution of the wheel and paved the way for the second and most important innovation.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
Noun
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The milestone also brought to mind a funny moment William shared years ago about George’s birthday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Leading critics of the projects hailed Tuesday’s vote as a milestone in the fight to rein in San Diego’s unusually aggressive incentive for backyard apartments, which are formally called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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One or more of these golfers is likely to be in the mix by the time Sunday’s final round reaches its climax.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This unrest reached a climax after his defeat in the 2022 general election, when Bolsonaristas stormed the Three Powers Square on Jan. 8, 2023, just days after Lula’s inauguration.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That’s exactly what the developers — a group of ranchers who have been pushing a controversial 1,800-home development in the watershed of the Econlockhatchee River — apparently want.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The timing—overnight, on a holiday weekend—the intensity of the rainfall in the river watershed, and the vulnerable location combined into a worst-case scenario.—
Katharine Hayhoe,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Paddle down the Cumberland River and enjoy sights like Riverfront Park and other Nashville landmarks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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What beloved Valley landmarks used to look like Metro Phoenix has always been in a constant state of change.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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This residential development will be at the northeast corner of Lannon Road (County Highway Y) and County Line Road (County Highway Q), according to village documents.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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In March, planning commissioners approved a preliminary site plan for a new restaurant at 100 N. Anderson Lane, at the corner of East Main Street.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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