as in climaxes
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 milestones
Mission milestones The firsts began at launch.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
As the children have gotten older, Harry and Meghan have shared glimpses of their own lives as parents, as well as their kids' milestones.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Close observers of the space program are not only celebrating milestones but feeling a wave of relief.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Past milestones like Black One and Monoliths & Dimensions felt big in the same way as a classic-rock longplayer that might blow an impressionable kid’s mind.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The interface of the desktop website version includes key mission milestones and characteristics about the moon, including information about landing sites during the Apollo era.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The exhibit marks two major milestones.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
As the children have gotten older, Harry and Meghan have shared glimpses of their own lives as parents, as well as their kids' milestones.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Close observers of the space program are not only celebrating milestones but feeling a wave of relief.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Super Mario Galaxy is achieving a number other milestones, including delivering the year’s biggest three-day opening of the year so far, a record held briefly by sleeper hit Project Hail Mary.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
Past milestones like Black One and Monoliths & Dimensions felt big in the same way as a classic-rock longplayer that might blow an impressionable kid’s mind.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Following the game, Tidwell and Susac both hopped in laundry carts in the Giants’ clubhouse and were showered with beer by their teammates to celebrate their respective milestones.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The interface of the desktop website version includes key mission milestones and characteristics about the moon, including information about landing sites during the Apollo era.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The exhibit marks two major milestones.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestones
Noun
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pilots learn to navigate using maps and compasses, as well as natural cues such as stars and terrain features including rivers, bridges and other landmarks to orient themselves and move toward friendly forces.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The estate’s recognition alongside other national landmarks speaks to western North Carolina’s growing influence as a tourism destination — one that Charlotte-area travelers have long known about.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Without rain in the forecast for the next seven days, the extreme drought that has gripped the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area, parts of the Texas Hill Country and much of the region's watersheds is likely to not only persist but also intensify.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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With runners on the corners and two outs, Bichette lined a single to right, and Carson Benge scored easily.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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