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
Factors including growing student debt, remote work and changing views about parenthood could influence these cultural milestones in the coming decades.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
But several yields hit notable milestones, reigniting discussion over the opportunities and risks in government debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Break the rollout into milestones, track progress with dashboards and have an agile mitigation plan to address issues quickly.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, star forward Angel Reese has hit some personal milestones this year, serving as the few lone bright spots for Sky fans in an otherwise tumultuous season.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
SpaceX has failed to hit both of those milestones in its last three test missions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks, the secretive Chinese space program has reported some significant milestones in developing its program to land astronauts on the lunar surface by the year 2030, Ars reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
But several yields hit notable milestones, reigniting discussion over the opportunities and risks in government debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Break the rollout into milestones, track progress with dashboards and have an agile mitigation plan to address issues quickly.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, star forward Angel Reese has hit some personal milestones this year, serving as the few lone bright spots for Sky fans in an otherwise tumultuous season.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
SpaceX has failed to hit both of those milestones in its last three test missions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks, the secretive Chinese space program has reported some significant milestones in developing its program to land astronauts on the lunar surface by the year 2030, Ars reports.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestones
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Joaquin Temes As Argentina's midterm electoral campaign reaches its second and third climaxes, the number of scandalous corruption accusations aimed at the highest echelons of national politics is surging.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reason the picture has that title, in other words, and that idea finds a more direct correlation in the finale, which gives us one of the more grotesquely funny climaxes in recent horror.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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While the region’s influence has dwindled dramatically since then, its civilization-spanning history lives on in its most famous landmarks, such as the 11th-century Aljafería Palace and the baroque Basilica of the Lady of the Pillar, both in the capital city of Zaragoza.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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Opening to the public on October 25, the new Fondation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporain in Paris, like its predecessor, has been designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of such modern landmarks as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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From transforming waste into viable products to adopting a net-positive approach to preserve watersheds at our manufacturing sites, our goal is to drive positive impact, supporting communities and fueling business growth.—
Laura Kohler,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Without beavers in the watersheds, streams and river beds eroded.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lived on the corners and changed speeds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Doja Cat’s eyes were carved out using a bronze shadow in the crease and a matte white in her inner corners.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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