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
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits.
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FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 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
The latest milestones demonstrate the project’s steady advancement and reflect China’s ongoing commitment to expanding its nuclear generation capacity as part of a diversified and cleaner energy mix.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
As demand grows for jewelry that marks personal evolution rather than romantic milestones, Hamilton sits at the center of one of the category’s fastest-moving shifts.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Natural landscapes, calming music, personal milestones, and community acts of kindness.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But to mark a few recent milestones, some of the spacefarers aboard the orbital outpost temporarily hung up their spacesuits and instead donned their aprons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026
FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 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
The latest milestones demonstrate the project’s steady advancement and reflect China’s ongoing commitment to expanding its nuclear generation capacity as part of a diversified and cleaner energy mix.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
As demand grows for jewelry that marks personal evolution rather than romantic milestones, Hamilton sits at the center of one of the category’s fastest-moving shifts.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Natural landscapes, calming music, personal milestones, and community acts of kindness.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
But to mark a few recent milestones, some of the spacefarers aboard the orbital outpost temporarily hung up their spacesuits and instead donned their aprons.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestones
Noun
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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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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Racing through the heart of American history, with those amazing landmarks lining the course, is going to be incredibly powerful.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The tour will guide explorers around the Plaza, explaining art, the fountains and notable landmarks.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 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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The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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There are many, many beautiful corners to tuck yourself into here, which means there’s a pervasive sense of privacy, even when the hotel is packed for the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The issue was always about Jokic emerging as the world's best player during a period when open hostility toward White people had become increasingly acceptable in influential corners of media, politics and culture.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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