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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Experimenting with materials and techniques through Eagle’s refined lens was a defining moment for Gayot during the design process.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite regional fluctuations, analysts agree that 2025 marks a defining moment in the world’s energy transition.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift’s new project marks yet another career-defining moment.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
For Democrats, the battle marked a defining moment to demonstrate unity after earlier funding fights in which they were accused of caving to Republican demands.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite regional fluctuations, analysts agree that 2025 marks a defining moment in the world’s energy transition.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Swift’s new project marks yet another career-defining moment.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
For Democrats, the battle marked a defining moment to demonstrate unity after earlier funding fights in which they were accused of caving to Republican demands.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Defining moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defining%20moment. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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