Synonyms of milepost

milepost

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst 

as in milestone

a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs

a milepost in the development of a global economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• milestone
• climax
• watershed
• landmark
• corner
• highlight
• turning point
• climacteric
• transformation
• crisis
• turnaround
• break
• clincher
• juncture
• metamorphosis
• conversion
• crusher
• emergency
• turnabout
• topper
• capper
• transfiguration
• extremity
• breaking point
• boiling point
• crunch
• exigency
• conjuncture
• flash point
• Dunkirk
• zero hour
• crunch time
• clutch
• crossroad(s)
• head

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of milepost

For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced. — Ryan Brennan april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026

No injuries or structure damage has been reported and the fire continues to burn east of Colorado 115, which is closed in both directions from Rock Creek Park to milepost 21, 6 miles north of Penrose. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026

The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said. — Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026

McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding. — Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025