1. a sudden moment of understanding or realization about something important
2. a Christian festival celebrating the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi
Usage: religious; capitalized when referring to the specific Christian holiday

Examples

• She had an epiphany about her career while walking in the park.
• The scientist’s epiphany led to a breakthrough discovery.
• Reading that book was an epiphany for him about social justice.
• It was a sudden epiphany that changed her entire perspective.
• The church celebrates Epiphany on January 6th.
• His epiphany came during a moment of quiet reflection.