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
The victories marked a milestone for South Korean creatives.
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mitchell reached a scoring milestone on Sunday by eclipsing 15,000 points.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The 2019 Oscars were a major milestone for Lady Gaga, who received two nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Leonard’s milestone couldn’t make up for a rough night for the rest of the team.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mitchell reached a scoring milestone on Sunday by eclipsing 15,000 points.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The 2019 Oscars were a major milestone for Lady Gaga, who received two nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Leonard’s milestone couldn’t make up for a rough night for the rest of the team.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
Noun
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Father Dickie, mother Imelda, kids Cass and PJ each get a chance at the novel’s helm, building to a climax that is tense and unforgettable.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is the climax of the movie and the soundtrack.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Community members are already welcoming the new landmark.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fun, kitschy complex—famous for its cheeky billboards, towering mascot, and over-the-top neon—has long been a landmark for travelers cruising along I-95.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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One 2009 estimate showed that removing the hundreds of thousands of these interlopers in the lower Colorado basin could bring 1 million acre-feet of water back to the watershed.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mallard Creek is one of the largest watersheds in the county.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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