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 for his company came in 2012, when the NoMad Hotel opened in New York.
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Chanel-MB&F deal seemed to signal a turning point.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
To start fast, as Arsenal so often did in their first title race, and then overcome an unlucky equaliser was a turning point for their season.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The turning point came when Schonian, 37, walked through the front doors of Swords to Plowshares, an organization with 50 years of experience helping homeless and impoverished military veterans such as herself.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Megan Sauer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Chanel-MB&F deal seemed to signal a turning point.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
To start fast, as Arsenal so often did in their first title race, and then overcome an unlucky equaliser was a turning point for their season.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
The turning point came when Schonian, 37, walked through the front doors of Swords to Plowshares, an organization with 50 years of experience helping homeless and impoverished military veterans such as herself.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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This week may bring a milestone event or situation in regard to a community for you, such as a festive party, award show or networking mixer.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Following the film’s exhilaratingly unexpected climax, Lucy and Dylan’s eventual reunion turns it into a staider, talkier affair.Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 1922 version's climax is more focused on Knock escaping and being hunted by the townsfolk because he's scapegoated for the plague.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Miller stated Brown, who is married with four children, has shared her vision about improving the county's watershed and the water quality of the lake.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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When a watershed is laced with mercury, individual fish are not cured.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Women's Health Sector Is Primed For Growth The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was a landmark achievement in closing the gender gap in medical research.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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At the Fred Meyer at the corner of Franklin Road and Orchard Street in Boise, another sign explained the situation to shoppers.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The police shooting happened around the corner from where a 57-year-old woman was shot by a stray bullet earlier Friday, cops said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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