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
With two county destinations included on the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Oldham County History Center aims to teach visitors about some of the county's historical milestones.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The technical milestone is the culmination of the kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its oil flowing after the effective closure of their main export route.
—Emma Ross-Thomas, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The technical milestone is the culmination of the kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its oil flowing after the effective closure of their main export route.
—Emma Ross-Thomas, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
Noun
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There’s no question that the series delivers a climax that more than lives up to the title.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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His color choices in the film’s emotional climax are the subtle, purposeful craft work that the cinematography branch voters live for.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Aramark, the food service company behind many ballpark concessions, sees the challenge as an opportunity tied to a landmark event on the baseball calendar.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Promotional materials set West Hollywood as the backdrop, touting the city’s outsize cultural and economic impact, alongside soaring photos of landmarks like the Pacific Design Center (pictured) and shopping hub the Beverly Center.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Long Run Creek is a smaller portion of the watershed that begins at Tampier Lake in Orland Park and flows west toward the Illinois and Michigan Canal and into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, said village engineer Brett Westcott.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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On the corner of Fairway Drive and Texas 26, a stage was set up where a slew of speakers stepped up to invigorate the crowd.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to stock up on warm-weather needs, whether that means outfitting your spring wardrobe or upgrading your hydration game.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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