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one shining moment
/wʌn ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ ˈmoʊ.mənt/
Definition
1
A brief, memorable instant of triumph, glory, or exceptional achievement, often evoking nostalgia for peak performance.
2
The title of a 1987 song by David Foster, iconic for its use in the emotional highlight reel at the conclusion of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
Examples
After a season of epic fails, the intern's coffee run became the office's one shining moment of flawless execution.
In the family talent show, Uncle Bob's air guitar solo was his one shining moment before the smoke alarm interrupted.
The startup's viral app launch was their one shining moment, right before the servers melted under meme traffic.
Grandpa's story about outrunning a bear in 'Nam? Family lore's one shining moment of questionable physics.