pivotal point

Meaning

A "pivotal point" is a crucial moment or element that determines the direction or outcome. It marks a turning point when choices matter most. Decisions here can shift plans, stories, or events.

Synonyms

keystone climacteric fulcrum critical point point of no return moment of truth critical mass

Examples

If Obama fails to win reelection, let the blame be first laid at the door of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who at a pivotal point threw gasoline on the flames by comparing angry American citizens to Nazis. Camille Paglia

Surely every band wants to be a pivotal point in history. Alex Kapranos

The present moment is the pivotal point of power. Debbie Ford

Words in the phrase

pivotal point

Close letter words and terms

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