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
This marks a significant milestone for the brand, expanding its digital presence to meet the growing international demand for the U.S. brand.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
Reaching the six-figure salary threshold may be considered a financial victory for many Americans, but in a many big U.S. cities the once aspirational milestone just doesn't cut it anymore.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Learn more about this milestone: https://t.co/QciwQ80xBW pic.twitter.com/cMcijJLrLNApril 15, 2025
Artemis 2 is targeting a Spring 2026 launch and Artemis 3, NASA's mission to finally land astronauts on the moon, is scheduled to launch no earlier than 2027.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Baxley, who also figures to be one of Aversa’s top arms on the mound, helped Aversa reach that milestone.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
Reaching the six-figure salary threshold may be considered a financial victory for many Americans, but in a many big U.S. cities the once aspirational milestone just doesn't cut it anymore.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Learn more about this milestone: https://t.co/QciwQ80xBW pic.twitter.com/cMcijJLrLNApril 15, 2025
Artemis 2 is targeting a Spring 2026 launch and Artemis 3, NASA's mission to finally land astronauts on the moon, is scheduled to launch no earlier than 2027.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Baxley, who also figures to be one of Aversa’s top arms on the mound, helped Aversa reach that milestone.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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The attractions, diversions, and climaxes just keep on coming: cortisol, dopamine, cortisol, dopamine, boom-boom-boom.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even with the most amateur performers, audiences can hear and feel the overtures and climaxes.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trans groups are worried that Wednesday’s landmark decision will undermine their rights, even though Britain’s highest court said transgender people remain protected from discrimination.—
Kwiyeon Ha and Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The open-air shopping area also represents a cultural landmark, with an impressive variety of galleries, theaters and restaurants serving up a taste of the city’s diverse flavors.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The river's watershed is home to 10 reservoirs and three drinking water facilities serving more than 2 million people, American Rivers says.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2025
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For decades into the 20th century, the watershed by Philadelphia was so polluted that the fish could not make the journey upstream.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to Johnson, the bass boat came around a corner and collided with the center console vessel, running over the vessel and then going airborne.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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