as in milestones
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 landmarks
Distinctive mounds of pretty pink conch shells tower over the waves, piled up over the years to create one of Anegada's most important landmarks.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The nearly 6,000-square-foot aerie offers space, style, and sweeping 360-degree views of iconic landmarks, such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, the Magic Castle is one of Los Angeles’ most unusual landmarks, boasting a private society for magicians tucked inside a mansion known as the Holly Chateau.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty of layering of expressway routes over city streets, with landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge always seemingly perfectly framed by skyscrapers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The strikes on Dubai’s most recognizable landmarks were not incidental.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
With the push of a button, one of Pittsburgh's most recognizable landmarks was back.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jennings read the Jeopardy clues in video segments recorded inside Disneyland aboard rides and in front of park landmarks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The estate’s recognition alongside other national landmarks speaks to western North Carolina’s growing influence as a tourism destination — one that Charlotte-area travelers have long known about.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The nearly 6,000-square-foot aerie offers space, style, and sweeping 360-degree views of iconic landmarks, such as the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Perched in the Hollywood Hills, the Magic Castle is one of Los Angeles’ most unusual landmarks, boasting a private society for magicians tucked inside a mansion known as the Holly Chateau.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty of layering of expressway routes over city streets, with landmarks like the Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge always seemingly perfectly framed by skyscrapers.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The strikes on Dubai’s most recognizable landmarks were not incidental.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
With the push of a button, one of Pittsburgh's most recognizable landmarks was back.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jennings read the Jeopardy clues in video segments recorded inside Disneyland aboard rides and in front of park landmarks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The estate’s recognition alongside other national landmarks speaks to western North Carolina’s growing influence as a tourism destination — one that Charlotte-area travelers have long known about.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun says some major milestones have been accomplished in his first 100 days in office.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Learning and Development Delays Children with PWS tend to reach milestones slower than their peers.—
Health,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Murillo also highlighted the broader environmental consequences, noting that the affected region lies within the Venezuelan Amazon and includes key watersheds that feed into the Amazon basin.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 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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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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As far back as preseason testing, some teams questioned the maximum recharge of 250 kilowatts achieved through super clipping, given that the battery can harvest up to 350kW and this cap is achieved when drivers lift-and-coast into corners.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most corners his size are expected to not be as agile or nimble as the smaller, more prototypical corners.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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