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
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.
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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
Tourists can tear up at Firefighter Memorial Fountain, capture the picturesque Rose Garden Fountain at Loose Park and sink into the history of not just fountains, but neighborhoods, cultural landmarks and public art across the city.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Its historic sites, natural landmarks and cultural institutions reflect centuries of conflict, resilience, creativity and change.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The bill to change the name of the Barrio Logan post office is the latest in a string of efforts to rename landmarks named after Chavez.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The decision is a setback to Trump’s efforts to reshape Washington’s historic landmarks aesthetically.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Public commissions by Hunt have become treasured landmarks in many communities.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Portland Head Lighthouse One of Maine’s most iconic landmarks, the Portland Head Lighthouse rests at the edge of Cape Elizabeth's rocky shoreline in Fort Williams Park.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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
Tourists can tear up at Firefighter Memorial Fountain, capture the picturesque Rose Garden Fountain at Loose Park and sink into the history of not just fountains, but neighborhoods, cultural landmarks and public art across the city.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Its historic sites, natural landmarks and cultural institutions reflect centuries of conflict, resilience, creativity and change.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The bill to change the name of the Barrio Logan post office is the latest in a string of efforts to rename landmarks named after Chavez.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The decision is a setback to Trump’s efforts to reshape Washington’s historic landmarks aesthetically.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Public commissions by Hunt have become treasured landmarks in many communities.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
Portland Head Lighthouse One of Maine’s most iconic landmarks, the Portland Head Lighthouse rests at the edge of Cape Elizabeth's rocky shoreline in Fort Williams Park.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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First, pediatric screening tools need to account for cultural barriers to disclosure, not only developmental milestones.—
Ritu Goel,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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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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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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Via one of popular music’s most stratospherically elevating climaxes, the song shifts into gospel overdrive with the explosive entrance of disco’s mightiest, most visceral vocalist, Loleatta Holloway.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 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
Noun
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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