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
Just south of the eclectic town of Trinidad, our newest state park, Fishers Peak, houses one of southern Colorado’s most recognizable landmarks (its namesake peak).
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Along the way, LePage fills the film with imaginative emotional landmarks from the Island of the Flakes to the Kind Heart Outlet and whimsical visual metaphors, including a wobbling mound of Jell-O that becomes an unlikely symbol of resilience.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Tourism officials also noted that by reducing peak-hour congestion, the program also supports the long-term preservation of some of Türkiye's most significant archaeological and historical landmarks.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Gripped by a record heat wave that has killed dozens of people, closed schools and knocked out power for thousands, the French capital has enforced early closures of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The canopy also is one of the school’s most distinctive landmarks and is represented at the top of the university’s official seal.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The experience culminates on the final day with a private tour and lunch inside the Abdeen Presidential Palace, offering rare access to one of Cairo’s most storied landmarks before departure.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 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.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Along the way, LePage fills the film with imaginative emotional landmarks from the Island of the Flakes to the Kind Heart Outlet and whimsical visual metaphors, including a wobbling mound of Jell-O that becomes an unlikely symbol of resilience.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Tourism officials also noted that by reducing peak-hour congestion, the program also supports the long-term preservation of some of Türkiye's most significant archaeological and historical landmarks.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Gripped by a record heat wave that has killed dozens of people, closed schools and knocked out power for thousands, the French capital has enforced early closures of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
The canopy also is one of the school’s most distinctive landmarks and is represented at the top of the university’s official seal.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The experience culminates on the final day with a private tour and lunch inside the Abdeen Presidential Palace, offering rare access to one of Cairo’s most storied landmarks before departure.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
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Henry stood still and yelled at his 5-for and 10-for milestones before he was mobbed again by teammates.
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Writer-director Curry Barker’s $750,000 film hit a couple of major milestones this week, first on Monday by becoming the highest-grossing festival acquisition of all time over 1999’s The Blair Witch Project.
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Without this protection, these watersheds would still provide water, but their long-term health and hydrological sustainability could be compromised if roads block stream flow and increase sediments flowing into waterways.
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Wilde Lake, one of 14 watersheds in the Upper Little Patuxent River system, underwent similar restoration efforts beginning in 2006.
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.
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These two songs function as the record’s thematic and sonic climaxes, respectively.
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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