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
Directly facing the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the hotel’s 18 suites are decorated with Tinian marble, gold accents, and walnut wood, and provide uninterrupted views of the city’s most famous landmark.
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Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
In 1928, Beidelman replaced Long’s original wooden store with a three-story brick building that was made a city landmark in 2024.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Now for its 30th anniversary, Roundabout premieres a new production of this ever-evolving, landmark work, directed by Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Dumezweni.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, a Miami federal jury ordered Tesla to pay over $240 million — including $200 million in punitive damages — in a landmark verdict, finding the company 33% partially liable for a 2019 fatal autopilot crash that killed a 22-year-old pedestrian.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
In 1928, Beidelman replaced Long’s original wooden store with a three-story brick building that was made a city landmark in 2024.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Now for its 30th anniversary, Roundabout premieres a new production of this ever-evolving, landmark work, directed by Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Dumezweni.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
In August 2025, a Miami federal jury ordered Tesla to pay over $240 million — including $200 million in punitive damages — in a landmark verdict, finding the company 33% partially liable for a 2019 fatal autopilot crash that killed a 22-year-old pedestrian.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmark
Noun
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Jeff Bezos' space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, some investors reach a remarkable milestone.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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His favorite Harry Potter film of all time is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, a fitting choice given the emotional climax of the series.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The attack occurred moments before she was slated to walk down the aisle to wed her childhood sweetheart — the climax of a revenge attack amid an ongoing feud.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The administration said the ban would protect the watershed and canoe wilderness.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Improvements began after policymakers recognized the mountains as vital watersheds for neighboring communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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