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 fourth inning was a turning point in the game—in the series, perhaps—for Miami.
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The documentary marking a grim milestone in World War II history happens to be on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a turning point in the Allied forces’ road to victory.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 June 2025
The film, a philosophical meditation on masculinity and disconnection, also marked a turning point for Ray’s creative methods.
—Thr India Staff, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The World Bank's chief economist described Nigeria as being at a turning point, and its latest report noted that Nigeria grew at its fastest pace in over a decade (excluding the post-COVID-19 rebound), with further gains projected next year.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
The documentary marking a grim milestone in World War II history happens to be on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a turning point in the Allied forces’ road to victory.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 June 2025
The film, a philosophical meditation on masculinity and disconnection, also marked a turning point for Ray’s creative methods.
—Thr India Staff, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The World Bank's chief economist described Nigeria as being at a turning point, and its latest report noted that Nigeria grew at its fastest pace in over a decade (excluding the post-COVID-19 rebound), with further gains projected next year.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hit a record-breaking milestone this week, arresting more than 2,200 undocumented migrants in a single day.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To celebrate the milestone, Florida Citrus Sports plans a year-long celebration culminating in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m., airing on ABC.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The Dial of Destiny, the utterly amazing climax of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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That represents a huge decline from 2008, the climax of the Barack Obama coalition, when the Democratic candidate won 62% of the young male vote against GOP challenger John McCain.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Small rivers in the upper watershed rose quickly, some cresting at historic levels, and have already come back down.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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What to Know California's snowpack peaked at 100 percent of seasonal average on April 4 and is now melting into watersheds.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Then after a Courtney Williams steal, Collier found McBride in the opposite corner for another 3-pointer, giving the Lynx an 80-56 lead.—
Patrick Donnelly,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
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The suspect conducted a hostile takeover of a 2011 White Ford F550 utility bucket truck on the corner of Spring and Temple streets at 5:40 a.m. while two deputies were in the vehicle, according to a department bulletin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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