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
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Recent Examples of milepost
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.
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Start at Upper Hawksbill Trail at milepost 46.5 on Skyline Drive and tackle the 1-mile climb to the top of the 4,049-foot peak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
With the latest reopening, visitors to the park can explore Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Craggy Pinnacle Trail, and short sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail near milepost 364.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The Boise County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure of the highway Tuesday from Grandjean at milepost 93.7 to Banner Summit at milepost 105.5, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
Start at Upper Hawksbill Trail at milepost 46.5 on Skyline Drive and tackle the 1-mile climb to the top of the 4,049-foot peak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
With the latest reopening, visitors to the park can explore Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Craggy Pinnacle Trail, and short sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail near milepost 364.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The Boise County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure of the highway Tuesday from Grandjean at milepost 93.7 to Banner Summit at milepost 105.5, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
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The one-of-a-kind immersive activation was designed to spotlight the Austrian crystal brand’s milestone 130 years in business and is the brainchild of Swarovski global creative director Giovanna Engelbert, curated with the help of British fashion journalist and critic Alexander Fury.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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This arrangement reportedly raised tensions, with Microsoft reportedly worried that OpenAI could prematurely declare AGI, using a high-performing AI model as the milestone, which would have major financial and IP implications for both companies.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, Doug’s death signaled two tragedies, as Sage’s grand romance also came to a climax and an end over the course of Gen V’s season two finale.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The build-up of phosphorus in the watershed's soil would take decades to deplete even if all litter application there stopped, according to court testimony.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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This year’s grants range from $15,000 to $103,000 and will go to nonprofits to monitor water quality, restore the watershed and improve coastal resilience.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once the residence of sultans, this 17th-century landmark in Istanbul now invites discerning travelers to experience imperial grandeur infused with contemporary touches.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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