as in climax
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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Recent Examples of milestone
Reese Dixon-Waters and Pharoah Compton were asked about the milestone and the man behind it.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Campbell and Jett Puckett's little girl reached a major milestone!
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Innovation with Purpose Polartec’s journey to achieve full PFAS elimination by 2021 went beyond a simple milestone or a regulatory push.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Campbell and Jett Puckett's little girl reached a major milestone!
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Innovation with Purpose Polartec’s journey to achieve full PFAS elimination by 2021 went beyond a simple milestone or a regulatory push.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some areas, like a beach that plays a major role in the climax, are based on real places and drew from the plants and fish that are there in real life.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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One of South Nashville’s longstanding cultural landmarks is poised for a sale in the coming weeks.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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The band announced the upcoming release of a huge box set celebrating the 50th anniversary of their landmark Alive!—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before the watershed, only mild expletives are usually allowed, and live shows are expected to have safeguards like broadcast delays to catch any mistakes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The species was once found south of the border in the Rio Sonoyta, but since groundwater pumping has depleted the river, there has been no observable population in the watershed.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup is right around the corner, and anticipation for the biggest event in sports is building rapidly.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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