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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn 
1
: a stone serving as a milepost (see milepost sense 1)
2
: a significant point in development
Graduating from college was an important milestone in her life.
Examples of milestone in a Sentence
the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
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The moment also marks a milestone for GKIDS, the Oscar-winning distributor known for bringing international and artist-driven animation to North American audiences.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Along the way, Adebayo scored his 10,000th career point on Sunday to join Dwyane Wade as the only Heat players to ever reach that milestone with the franchise.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.
—Prima Wirayani, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The moment also marks a milestone for GKIDS, the Oscar-winning distributor known for bringing international and artist-driven animation to North American audiences.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milestone. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌstōn
1
: a milepost made of stone
2
: an important point in progress or development
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