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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of turning point
The latest numbers mark a turning point for the president, who in the past has enjoyed favorable approval ratings on his handling of the economy, but come as Democrats have struggled to unify and develop a coherent message against Trump.
—
Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
But again, the predictive power is in the turning points with non-confirmations, also called divergences.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
But the Trump administration's move away from Europe could be the turning point, Jordan said.
—TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
The Future of Cloud Security Is Being Written Now
Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz marks a turning point.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for turning point
Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
But again, the predictive power is in the turning points with non-confirmations, also called divergences.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
But the Trump administration's move away from Europe could be the turning point, Jordan said.
—TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
The Future of Cloud Security Is Being Written Now
Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz marks a turning point.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for turning point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
Noun
-
The preparations for Ovechkin’s run to the milestone goal began much earlier than that.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
-
This milestone stands out in China‘s sluggish consumption environment marked by weak domestic and overseas demand.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Remember: Every Hollywood fistfight is as choreographed as the climax of Dirty Dancing.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
-
As the song climaxes, stage lights in the warehouse burst and rain showers down on her and her band.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
But the same freshwater is also essential for Panama’s many other needs, including drinking water for about 2 million Panamanians, use by Indigenous people and farmers in the watershed, as well as hydropower.—
Karina Garcia,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The large encampment-clearing is funded by the city’s Measure DD, a bond initiative approved by voters in 2002 to improve parks, protect wildlife habitat and improve water quality in the city’s numerous watersheds.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
The goal — his 41st of the season and record-setting 136th game-winner to break a tie with Jaromir Jagr — caused teammates to spill off the bench and mob Ovechkin in the corner of the rink.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
-
These 17 new restaurants opened across 12 Sacramento-area cities in March 2025, adding new places to eat in nearly every corner of the region.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share