defining moment
noun
: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about
That was the campaign's defining moment.
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For artists like Al Shami, performing live and connecting with an audience is a defining moment, revealing whether their art, creative process and collaboration with their teams can successfully transition into the realm of live music or remain confined to digital streams and online success.
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Burma's struggle is a defining moment for democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Asia.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
What followed became a defining moment in China’s history.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
If Spurs survive the second leg on February 6 to reach the March 16 final at Wembley against either Arsenal or Newcastle, his goal will be the defining moment of this tie.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Burma's struggle is a defining moment for democracy, human rights, and religious freedom in Asia.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
What followed became a defining moment in China’s history.
—Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2025
If Spurs survive the second leg on February 6 to reach the March 16 final at Wembley against either Arsenal or Newcastle, his goal will be the defining moment of this tie.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Defining moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defining%20moment. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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