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
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 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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The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
27 May 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 year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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An incomprehensible dropped fly ball to center had runners and the corners with two down.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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While there were some mixed emotions, there was also an understanding of what a trade of that magnitude signals from the front office, especially after the earlier additions of corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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