landmarks

noun

plural of landmark
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 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the unusual home has become one of Fairhope’s most beloved landmarks and a symbol of the town’s independent spirit. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Simply point your phone’s camera at nearby buildings or landmarks, and the app overlays arrows and other visual cues to show you exactly which way to head. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Originally built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC and later enlarged by the Romans, the theater stands among Sicily’s most iconic historic landmarks. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026 That kind of stay matters in San Telmo because culture is not confined to landmarks or reservations. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Beginning at Schāf Shop, this event takes participants through some iconic landmarks and wraps up with a walk down Peachtree Street. — Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 For now, the lookout volunteers use a map, compass and familiarity with landmarks to pinpoint the location for initial attack crews. — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The course will go around several landmarks, including the National Archives, National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 13 July 2026 High above Whitehall, at the top of the former Old War Office, Kioku by Endo’s rooftop terrace offers great views across the capital, from St James’s Park and Westminster landmarks to the London skyline. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
  1. milestones
  2. watersheds
  3. climaxes
  4. corners
Noun
  • But interest in the nascent field is rising as companies notch up milestones, such as enabling people with degenerative conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to type or play video games using brain signals.
    — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • Weiss questioned whether such action was allowed under California’s wolf conservation plan, pointing to setbacks in reaching reproductive milestones required under the program before aggressive hazing can be permitted.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Splash’s main program is a 13-lesson science curriculum that teaches students about Sacramento’s unique ecosystem, the invertebrates found in vernal pools, watersheds and water pollution, CEO Mackenzie Wieser said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The company is also on track to meet its 2030 goal of returning more water to local watersheds than its data centers consume.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of watersheds
Noun
  • Each concert climaxes with Pinkerton’s sword fight against the Rat Reaperess, leading to the singer’s inevitable defeat.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
  • Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Definition of climaxes
Noun
  • Kennedy has been unable to implement several elements of his vaccine agenda in the face of resistance from different corners of the government, including within the health department and the White House, the Reuters reporting found.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Filled with leafy corners, soft shadows, and the relaxed pleasure of making something with your hands.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of corners

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