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Epiphany

Definition

(literary/formal) A moment of sudden and profound understanding or insight, often resulting from a simple or ordinary experience. Typically marks a turning point or a new perspective.

Example Sentences

1The novel's protagonist experienced a profound epiphany when she finally understood the true nature of her family's past.
2Is it possible to engineer an epiphany, or does it always arise from a complex interplay of factors beyond our control?
3The artist's epiphany came when she began to see the world through the lens of her own cultural heritage.
4Do not confuse an epiphany with a mere change of heart; the former is a fundamental shift in one's worldview.
5There is something both exhilarating and terrifying about the prospect of an epiphany – the sudden, irreversible expansion of one's understanding.

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