defining moment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of defining moment
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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"That was definitely a defining moment in my life," he recalled.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
“This is the defining moment for EnergyX,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The defining moment in Victor Marx’s surreal quest to be Colorado’s governor came a few weeks ago, during a rare sit-down interview with a journalist.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
"This is a defining moment for Fox, and a natural extension of the deliberate and focused strategy we have been executing for nearly a decade," said Fox chief executive Lachlan Murdoch.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
At a defining moment in American history, slavery not only continued, it was granted the Constitution’s official blessing.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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