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
These are the kinds of turning points that make flexibility essential.
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Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Hillary Stalker, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
For instance, there could be a sudden revelation, turning point or ending in regards to a romantic relationship.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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Willy Chavarria has secured a strategic minority investment from Chalhoub Group, WWD has learned, marking a significant milestone for the designer whose culturally conscious menswear has resonated far beyond New York.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hosted by award-winning actor, writer, and producer Aasif Mandvi, the milestone event is said to host a variety of leading filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests for an evening celebrating excellence in documentary filmmaking.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Oct. 2025
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While most of the squad have returned to their various European clubs, the select J-League representatives return home to play their part in the climax of what is shaping up to be another thrilling title fight.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As dealmaking is reaching its climax at Mipcom, boutique production and distribution outfit Oble has added two fresh titles to its slate of series shopped to global buyers in Cannes.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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How much water ultimately makes it into that system depends on snowmelt and rainfall on the Salt and Verde watersheds, which SRP is trying to track more accurately.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The watershed screw up the water quality, screw up all the sediment and cobble that, make the river mouth this amazing series of waves.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most tourists come to London for the iconic landmarks and museums, but for those with a penchant for the foreboding, the city’s morbid history sets an especially spooky tone.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Queen Mary This fun property is one of the most iconic landmarks in Southern California.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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At other times, he was involved in more build-up play, with first-time flicks around the corner particularly effective in moving Arsenal upfield quickly.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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