Thesaurus results for MILESTONES

milestones

noun

plural of milestone

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 But interest in the nascent field is rising as companies notch up milestones, such as enabling people with degenerative conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to type or play video games using brain signals. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Weiss questioned whether such action was allowed under California’s wolf conservation plan, pointing to setbacks in reaching reproductive milestones required under the program before aggressive hazing can be permitted. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 The Star-Telegram service team covered a range of stories last week, from filming updates on major TV productions to weather milestones and changes on the local bar scene. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 From a century-old City Hall closing for repairs to a downtown bridge project well behind schedule, several major South Florida development projects are hitting key milestones this year. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Any corporate strategy should include tactical milestones and initiatives across departments that map back to the strategy. — Jeaneane Falkler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The morning also delivered several historic milestones for representation. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026 The 2025 milestones provide a strong foundation for its next phase of growth, DyStar reported. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the show was celebrated for its representational milestones both in front and behind the camera for the entirety of its three season run. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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Each concert climaxes with Pinkerton’s sword fight against the Rat Reaperess, leading to the singer’s inevitable defeat.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
Chases and weird extraterrestrial stuff abounds, leading to one of Spielberg's most gripping climaxes ever.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026

Definition of climaxes

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Its shuttering, alongside other long-standing landmarks like Taix restaurant, underscores Echo Park’s growing tension between new development and preserving neighborhood character.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The landmarks can refer to the arrest location or a place near the arrest.

— Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of landmarks

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Splash’s main program is a 13-lesson science curriculum that teaches students about Sacramento’s unique ecosystem, the invertebrates found in vernal pools, watersheds and water pollution, CEO Mackenzie Wieser said.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
The company is also on track to meet its 2030 goal of returning more water to local watersheds than its data centers consume.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of watersheds

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Kennedy has been unable to implement several elements of his vaccine agenda in the face of resistance from different corners of the government, including within the health department and the White House, the Reuters reporting found.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Filled with leafy corners, soft shadows, and the relaxed pleasure of making something with your hands.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of corners

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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
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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