defining moment

noun

: the time that shows very clearly what something is really about

That was the campaign's defining moment.

Examples of defining moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Apple, Google, Meta and a swarm of other tech contenders are betting that new artificial intelligence wearables in the form of glasses, rings, charms and pendants can push the market toward its category-defining moment. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Known for his ambition and talent, Henry is approaching a defining moment in his career. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

The handling of that disconnect could become a defining moment of the organization’s turnaround. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Paramount reps also were as quiet as church mice on what could be a defining moment in this big stakes, big egos battle. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for defining moment

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