as in crucial
resulting in either definite success or definite failure
a make-or-break decision The next year will be a make-or-break time for the company.
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Recent Examples of make-or-break
When her family receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses at their sewing factory, she is put to work.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 May 2025
Being on the front end of projects has given Arden a window onto how make-or-break artistic decisions are made.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Above all, the make-or-break component for any retail media campaign comes down to store associates.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
That could be a make-or-break issue for some Chicago lawmakers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 May 2025
Being on the front end of projects has given Arden a window onto how make-or-break artistic decisions are made.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Above all, the make-or-break component for any retail media campaign comes down to store associates.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
That could be a make-or-break issue for some Chicago lawmakers.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
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The invisible legacy In the end, Sara is left with one last crucial gift from her mentor, Massimiliano—a CD with an enigmatic message.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Crucially, the flagship brand Moncler saw sales rise only 2% and its crucial Europe, Middle East, and Africa region fell by 1%.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Current Treatment Options for Rosacea for Women in Midlife Because rosacea can worsen or change in midlife, dermatologists often recommend a tailored approach that takes into account both hormonal changes and skin sensitivity, making midlife a critical time to seek diagnosis and treatment.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
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The lads were famously bowled over by an early listen, but the record Wilson poured his time into wasn’t an immediate critical or chart success back at home.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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At a venue like Winged Foot, similar length proved pivotal in Bryson DeChambeau’s 2020 victory, an encouraging precedent for James.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The Yankees’ catcher played a pivotal part in the series opener as well, as Wells hit a three-run homer and totaled five RBI in Tuesday’s game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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