as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
typically, people feel that turning 21 is a landmark in one's life
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Recent Examples of landmark
Stanley Kubrick’s landmark mind-melter begins as a mission to Jupiter and ends somewhere much harder to define.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
There are numerous landmarks across the Golden State — and the country — honoring Chavez, whose name is emblazoned on streets and schools as well as parks, libraries and more.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
His family home in East San Jose was purchased by a local nonprofit and designated as a historic landmark.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
This humble dry cleaner, a de jure Chicago landmark, has been photographed by professionals and amateurs alike; has appeared in books, films and music videos; and has become a keystone in conversations about the significance of Chicago’s South Side to this city’s architectural heritage.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
There are numerous landmarks across the Golden State — and the country — honoring Chavez, whose name is emblazoned on streets and schools as well as parks, libraries and more.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
His family home in East San Jose was purchased by a local nonprofit and designated as a historic landmark.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
This humble dry cleaner, a de jure Chicago landmark, has been photographed by professionals and amateurs alike; has appeared in books, films and music videos; and has become a keystone in conversations about the significance of Chicago’s South Side to this city’s architectural heritage.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmark
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The joint effort marks a significant milestone in autonomous electronic warfare by showcasing how unmanned systems can detect, analyze and respond to electromagnetic threats in real time without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Reaching 100 years old is rare, organizers said, but doing so as a World War II veteran makes Safford's milestone even more meaningful — a reminder of the generation whose sacrifices shaped the freedoms Americans enjoy today.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Father Dickie, mother Imelda, kids Cass and PJ each get a chance at the novel’s helm, building to a climax that is tense and unforgettable.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is the climax of the movie and the soundtrack.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without rain in the forecast for the next seven days, the extreme drought that has gripped the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area, parts of the Texas Hill Country and much of the region's watersheds is likely to not only persist but also intensify.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Though little more than a précis of the actual book, this oversized paperback, printed on the pulpiest of papers, marked a watershed in my young life.—
Michael Dirda,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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