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
This confirmed that all four instruments were working as designed, which was a major milestone in the mission's timeline.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The 45-year-old tennis great enters the final Grand Slam of the calendar year as the oldest singles competitor since 1981 — a milestone previously set by Renee Richards, who was 47.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
The deal comes after nearly a year of negotiations and represents a significant milestone for Indian content creation, moving away from unauthorized adaptations that have plagued the industry in previous decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The 45-year-old tennis great enters the final Grand Slam of the calendar year as the oldest singles competitor since 1981 — a milestone previously set by Renee Richards, who was 47.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
The deal comes after nearly a year of negotiations and represents a significant milestone for Indian content creation, moving away from unauthorized adaptations that have plagued the industry in previous decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
Noun
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There too at the show’s climax was Barkan, pulling her top down all the way this time and giving her torso a vigorous shake.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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There are high-speed action and emotional twists and turns in the climax.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, on August 16, the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards filled the Nashville landmark like a Sunday service—sequins, organ runs, tears, and praise breaks.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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The landmark is an impressive reminder of the power of American manufacturing in providing family-supporting jobs.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Ukraine’s fight represents a watershed in modern warfare.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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Also, exposed in a kitchen corner: rodent bait. Re-re-re-re-inspection, Wednesday again: Passed.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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It was shaped in kitchens, temples, street corners, songs.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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