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
Ever since then, Mitchell has accomplished many major milestones, representing Team USA four times in the Paralympic Games.
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Donald Fountain, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At a recent appearance, the actress reflected on some of the milestones along the way, including an early appearance on Happy Days.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The news broke the hearts of passionate regulars, who had flocked to the restaurant for family milestones, business dinners, romantic evenings and girls’ nights out since 1999.
—Connie Ogle
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Carranza said filling empty positions will require better salary and training, and perhaps more pay bumps when new hires hit yearly milestones.
—Los Angeles Times, 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
SpaceX's Starship rocket, intended for missions to the moon and Mars, has seen both explosive failures and major milestones since its first test flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Crucially, the revenue share is no longer tied to OpenAI’s technology milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Donald Fountain, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At a recent appearance, the actress reflected on some of the milestones along the way, including an early appearance on Happy Days.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The news broke the hearts of passionate regulars, who had flocked to the restaurant for family milestones, business dinners, romantic evenings and girls’ nights out since 1999.
—Connie Ogle
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Carranza said filling empty positions will require better salary and training, and perhaps more pay bumps when new hires hit yearly milestones.
—Los Angeles Times, 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
SpaceX's Starship rocket, intended for missions to the moon and Mars, has seen both explosive failures and major milestones since its first test flight.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Crucially, the revenue share is no longer tied to OpenAI’s technology milestones.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 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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As part of the celebrations of Gold100, landmarks will light up in Gold Lights.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The experience is often paired with a K-pop city tour of Seoul, stopping at landmarks like the KBS building and other historic broadcasting stations that have launched countless careers in the genre.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rising demand for biomass fuels also degrades watersheds and wildlife habitats as people go deeper into previously undisturbed areas, increasing pressure on ecosystems and the species that depend on them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Improvements began after policymakers recognized the mountains as vital watersheds for neighboring communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced.—
Ryan Brennan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 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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“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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