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
Sightseeing boats depart regularly from Nyhavn and Gammel Strand, gliding past landmarks such as the Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Charlotte landmarks including Coyote Joe’s, Dilworth Tasting Room, The Park Church and Lake Norman all doubled as the fictional Maple Brook, Texas, giving Charlotte residents a front-row seat on screen, CharlotteFive reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Among the institutions and landmarks affected were the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, the Louvre, the Musée Delacroix, the Musée d’Orsay, the Panthéon, and the Arc de Triomphe, all in Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Sep. 2025
Its list of landmarks is long, including Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain; Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake; and Serengeti National Park, a 5,700-square-mile wildlife haven that’s home to the great wildebeest migration for nine months of the year.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The panorama includes the highest point in Sedona — the 7,122-foot Mount Wilson — and other landmarks such as Coffeepot Rock.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Unlike Lin’s, Cobb’s design was widely panned by landmarks and the local community board.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
While the region’s influence has dwindled dramatically since then, its civilization-spanning history lives on in its most famous landmarks, such as the 11th-century Aljafería Palace and the baroque Basilica of the Lady of the Pillar, both in the capital city of Zaragoza.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening to the public on October 25, the new Fondation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporain in Paris, like its predecessor, has been designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of such modern landmarks as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Charlotte landmarks including Coyote Joe’s, Dilworth Tasting Room, The Park Church and Lake Norman all doubled as the fictional Maple Brook, Texas, giving Charlotte residents a front-row seat on screen, CharlotteFive reported.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Among the institutions and landmarks affected were the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, the Louvre, the Musée Delacroix, the Musée d’Orsay, the Panthéon, and the Arc de Triomphe, all in Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 12 Sep. 2025
Its list of landmarks is long, including Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain; Lake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake; and Serengeti National Park, a 5,700-square-mile wildlife haven that’s home to the great wildebeest migration for nine months of the year.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
The panorama includes the highest point in Sedona — the 7,122-foot Mount Wilson — and other landmarks such as Coffeepot Rock.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Unlike Lin’s, Cobb’s design was widely panned by landmarks and the local community board.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
While the region’s influence has dwindled dramatically since then, its civilization-spanning history lives on in its most famous landmarks, such as the 11th-century Aljafería Palace and the baroque Basilica of the Lady of the Pillar, both in the capital city of Zaragoza.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening to the public on October 25, the new Fondation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporain in Paris, like its predecessor, has been designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of such modern landmarks as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
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From there, LeCroy has shared major milestones on Amazon Live, including a gender reveal and the moments after her water broke.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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An international crew will touch down using SpaceX's Starship lander no earlier than 2027, assuming technical and training milestones are reached.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Proactive fuel mitigation measures near watersheds are a vital step toward protecting water quality as California wildfires grow in intensity and frequency, experts warn.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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From transforming waste into viable products to adopting a net-positive approach to preserve watersheds at our manufacturing sites, our goal is to drive positive impact, supporting communities and fueling business growth.—
Laura Kohler,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Joaquin Temes As Argentina's midterm electoral campaign reaches its second and third climaxes, the number of scandalous corruption accusations aimed at the highest echelons of national politics is surging.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reason the picture has that title, in other words, and that idea finds a more direct correlation in the finale, which gives us one of the more grotesquely funny climaxes in recent horror.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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The sharp, but flexible point allows for drawing fluid, sweeping lines, but also honing in on the tiniest details, like tracing the very inner corners of your lash lines or shaping the upward flick of a cat eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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