defining moment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of defining moment
First recorded in 1980–85
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The Fantasy Bra has been a key feature of the show over the years and wearing it is typically seen as an honour and defining moment for the chosen model.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
"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
Murdoch called the proposed purchase “a defining moment for Fox.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
My time in Brooklyn had become a defining moment for me.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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