as in climax
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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Recent Examples of milestone
Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael will cross the $400 million mark this weekend, marking another milestone for producer Graham King and Lionsgate.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Looking back at his time on Seinfeld, Patterson sees the role as a defining early milestone that opened doors for him across the industry, including landing Gilmore Girls just five years later.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2026
Looking back at his time on Seinfeld, Patterson sees the role as a defining early milestone that opened doors for him across the industry, including landing Gilmore Girls just five years later.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
It was structured so that the CEO will only cash in if Tesla’s stock soars and the company achieves various operational milestones.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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Thus, the film evolves into a twisted take on the maternal bond between Peter and Wendy Darling, especially when Ben can’t bring himself to strangle Sasha to death during the film’s climax.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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So while the actual climax this weekend was stunning, the crescendo began long before Opening Day or even spring training.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The agreement, signed by all parties to the landmark case that is now in its sixth year, drops a requirement that the city remove 9,800 homeless encampments by next June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The neighborhood The Çırağan has always relied heavily on its almost unparalleled waterfront location, as well as proximity to landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Their goal is to protect, restore, and enhance the three-mile waterway, as well as raise awareness of the historic watershed.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Upper Mokelumne watershed plays a major role in storing and filtering water for Northern California communities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Even from my extremely suboptimal vantage point in the very front corner of the theater, I was awed by the depth and crispness of the 3D imagery.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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