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 turning point in Bauman’s unexpected pivot to health-care advocate came with the 2000 presidential election, where George W. Bush prevailed over Al Gore.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For the shelter, his adoption marks a turning point.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
This was a turning point in the undercover investigation movement.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The discovery of socketed rollers represented a turning point in the evolution of the wheel and paved the way for the second and most important innovation.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
For the shelter, his adoption marks a turning point.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
This was a turning point in the undercover investigation movement.
—Will Potter
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
The discovery of socketed rollers represented a turning point in the evolution of the wheel and paved the way for the second and most important innovation.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning point
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The production, directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Steven Hoggett, marks this therapy milestone by having backup singers and chorus members emerge from behind Neil’s chair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The club officially kicked off celebration of its milestone April 27 as past and current members gathered at the Point Loma Assembly Hall to reflect and look ahead.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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One or more of these golfers is likely to be in the mix by the time Sunday’s final round reaches its climax.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This unrest reached a climax after his defeat in the 2022 general election, when Bolsonaristas stormed the Three Powers Square on Jan. 8, 2023, just days after Lula’s inauguration.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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That’s exactly what the developers — a group of ranchers who have been pushing a controversial 1,800-home development in the watershed of the Econlockhatchee River — apparently want.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The timing—overnight, on a holiday weekend—the intensity of the rainfall in the river watershed, and the vulnerable location combined into a worst-case scenario.—
Katharine Hayhoe,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The ruling in that case declared school segregation unconstitutional in California, a precedent later cited in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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To celebrate that landmark album turning 50, here’s one longtime Fleetwood Mac fan’s unabashedly subjective countdown of their best songs, from the massive pop hits that defined their most successful lineup to assorted album cuts and highlights of their earliest recordings. 40.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Look for brass bases, black shades, and petite lamps that can be tucked into bookshelves or styled in a kitchen corner.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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The visitors doubled the lead 11 minutes later, as Messi ran onto a perfectly-weighted through pass from Sergio Busquets before tidily tucking his brace into the far corner.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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“Turning point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20point. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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