defining moment
A "defining moment" is a significant point in time that reveals or shapes the essential nature or future course of a person, group, or event.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A specific point in time that significantly impacts the future or reveals the true nature of a person, group, or event.
Example
- Winning the championship was a defining moment in her career.
- The signing of the treaty was a defining moment in the nation's history.
B2Personal Development
(self-improvement)An event or decision that fundamentally changes the direction or character of an individual's life.
Example
- Deciding to go back to school was a defining moment for him.
- Her encounter with the mentor was a defining moment that shaped her future.
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