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
This Grand Prix winner at Cannes in 2001 was one of his major turning points.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The murder case, which was sealed at his request in 2024, was a turning point.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The dismissal of Malone could prove to be a turning point for the Nuggets—either sparking a resurgence or further unraveling their season.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
That evolution proved to be a turning point for the outfit.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The murder case, which was sealed at his request in 2024, was a turning point.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The dismissal of Malone could prove to be a turning point for the Nuggets—either sparking a resurgence or further unraveling their season.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
That evolution proved to be a turning point for the outfit.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
Noun
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Chantel says that when Savannah isn't showering Ivy with gifts, her adoptive parents keep her biological mom updated on major milestones.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Murray noted that 2004 was a milestone for Black homeownership, hitting a highmark of 49%, but it’s decreased considerably since then.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The attractions, diversions, and climaxes just keep on coming: cortisol, dopamine, cortisol, dopamine, boom-boom-boom.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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That’s why the ending works so well, an abrupt climax that’s darkly poetic and anything but normal.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The river's watershed is home to 10 reservoirs and three drinking water facilities serving more than 2 million people, American Rivers says.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2025
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For decades into the 20th century, the watershed by Philadelphia was so polluted that the fish could not make the journey upstream.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trans groups are worried that Wednesday’s landmark decision will undermine their rights, even though Britain’s highest court said transgender people remain protected from discrimination.—
Kwiyeon Ha and Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The open-air shopping area also represents a cultural landmark, with an impressive variety of galleries, theaters and restaurants serving up a taste of the city’s diverse flavors.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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That’s because the NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Chiefs will have eight picks this year.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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