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
Getty Images The Chicago Cubs have spent much of the last decade balancing modernization with preservation around one of baseball’s most recognizable landmarks.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Passing through foundational landmarks like Hebron and Jerusalem, the Route 66-style initiative aims to bring Scripture to life while firmly anchoring the nation's ancient Jewish identity against attempts to erase biblical history.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
One of Britain’s most recognizable landmarks, Stonehenge is among the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 June 2026
The pool is part of a citywide initiative to spruce up landmarks ahead of the Fourth of July and celebrations of the country's 250th birthday.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Maps had become useless; streets and landmarks washed away or hidden.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
On Wednesday, the Sacramento Preservation Commission is set to review a list of 20 addresses proposed by city staff either as LGBTQ landmarks or as part of a Lavender Heights Historic District.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
In the ’80s came his extraordinary multi-image photographic collages of friends including Isherwood and Bachardy and such landmarks as the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Canyon and Pearblossom Highway.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Passing through foundational landmarks like Hebron and Jerusalem, the Route 66-style initiative aims to bring Scripture to life while firmly anchoring the nation's ancient Jewish identity against attempts to erase biblical history.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
One of Britain’s most recognizable landmarks, Stonehenge is among the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 June 2026
The pool is part of a citywide initiative to spruce up landmarks ahead of the Fourth of July and celebrations of the country's 250th birthday.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Maps had become useless; streets and landmarks washed away or hidden.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
On Wednesday, the Sacramento Preservation Commission is set to review a list of 20 addresses proposed by city staff either as LGBTQ landmarks or as part of a Lavender Heights Historic District.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
In the ’80s came his extraordinary multi-image photographic collages of friends including Isherwood and Bachardy and such landmarks as the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Canyon and Pearblossom Highway.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
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Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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From newlywed moments to her pregnancies with Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana’s wardrobe reflected personal milestones while remaining timeless.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The proposal would require the BLM to apply land-health standards to grazing allotments, mainly broadening the scope to entire watersheds rather than the landscape health of individual allotments.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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In total, Google has 165 water stewardship projectsin 97 watersheds nationwide.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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These two songs function as the record’s thematic and sonic climaxes, respectively.—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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