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 city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Full-height windows frame views of New York landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while coffered ceilings soar above the open-plan living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
From the Mackinac Bridge to Belle Isle's historic aquarium, these landmarks reveal how Michigan built its identity.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Outside the attraction's show building, the iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist when the ride opens this summer.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The warning includes landmarks like Marquette University, State Fair Park, the Mitchell Park Domes and American Family Field.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Situated in Wagener Terrace, this home offers great access to King Street, Charleston’s three beaches, and local landmarks like the Citadel and Hampton Park.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 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
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Full-height windows frame views of New York landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while coffered ceilings soar above the open-plan living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
From the Mackinac Bridge to Belle Isle's historic aquarium, these landmarks reveal how Michigan built its identity.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Outside the attraction's show building, the iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist when the ride opens this summer.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The warning includes landmarks like Marquette University, State Fair Park, the Mitchell Park Domes and American Family Field.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Situated in Wagener Terrace, this home offers great access to King Street, Charleston’s three beaches, and local landmarks like the Citadel and Hampton Park.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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There were a couple milestones.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt is still reaching new milestones as its second season comes to an end.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Improvements began after policymakers recognized the mountains as vital watersheds for neighboring communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Washington really needs corners who can cover and McCoy can definitely cover.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners…humble enough to be open-minded to new ideas and new economic developments…wise enough to translate imperfect data into meaningful insight…and dedicated enough to make judgments faithfully and wisely.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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