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
Draft a concise proposal and set measurable checkpoints for a decision‑maker, because clear milestones help busy people say yes without extra clarification.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
From newlywed moments to her pregnancies with Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana’s wardrobe reflected personal milestones while remaining timeless.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Still, Tesla and SpaceX have compensation deals to pay Musk, the CEO at both firms, additional equity awards should the companies make a series of ambitious financial and operational milestones.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
What The 363 Sales Process Often Looks Like While each company will have its own unique circumstances and goals, the process generally involves the same milestones and procedures.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But investigators later determined that none of these milestones corresponded to a real pregnancy.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 12 June 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits.
—FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
In recent years, Meghan has also posted rare photos of Lili on special occasions, including her birthday and family milestones.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
From newlywed moments to her pregnancies with Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana’s wardrobe reflected personal milestones while remaining timeless.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Still, Tesla and SpaceX have compensation deals to pay Musk, the CEO at both firms, additional equity awards should the companies make a series of ambitious financial and operational milestones.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
What The 363 Sales Process Often Looks Like While each company will have its own unique circumstances and goals, the process generally involves the same milestones and procedures.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But investigators later determined that none of these milestones corresponded to a real pregnancy.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 12 June 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits.
—FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
In recent years, Meghan has also posted rare photos of Lili on special occasions, including her birthday and family milestones.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestones
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Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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These two songs function as the record’s thematic and sonic climaxes, respectively.—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In the ’80s came his extraordinary multi-image photographic collages of friends including Isherwood and Bachardy and such landmarks as the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Canyon and Pearblossom Highway.—
Barbara Isenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The proposal would require the BLM to apply land-health standards to grazing allotments, mainly broadening the scope to entire watersheds rather than the landscape health of individual allotments.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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In total, Google has 165 water stewardship projectsin 97 watersheds nationwide.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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This is especially important near rushing water, around blind corners and in dense vegetation where sound and visibility are limited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The fires blazed near Interstate 84 between mileposts 13 and 17 and between Southeast 8th and 9th avenues off of Sand Hollow Road, according to a news release, after a powerful storm system with high, damaging winds blew through the Treasure Valley.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 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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“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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