Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Turning Point.
Turning Point - as a noun
An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
Example: "The agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
landmarkwatershedHypernyms (Closely Related)
junctureoccasionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The intersection of two streets
Example: "Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cornerstreet cornerHypernyms (Closely Related)
carrefourcrossingcrossroadcrosswayintersectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The discovery of penicillin was a turning point in the history of medicine."
"Losing his job was a turning point in his career as it motivated him to start his own business."
"The signing of the Treaty of Versailles marked a turning point in World War I."
"Her decision to quit smoking was a turning point in her journey towards a healthier lifestyle."
"The invention of the internet revolutionized communication and became a turning point in human history."