as in milestones
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
typically, people feel that turning 21 is a landmark in one's life
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Recent Examples of landmarks
As part of the celebrations of Gold100, landmarks will light up in Gold Lights.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2026
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
Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts Plymouth Rock is the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts The legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620, Plymouth Rock remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Plymouth Rock — Plymouth, MA Up the coast in Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock marks the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Participants will travel by shuttle while park rangers discuss the historic sites, including four landmarks that visitors can go inside.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For almost 60 years, this was one of the city's least inviting landmarks, with increasingly stringent security deterring even the most placid of curious onlookers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond impressive historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu Temple, the gourmet culinary experiences and renowned shopping destinations will make the trip (and bullet train ride) worth the journey.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2026
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
Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts Plymouth Rock is the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts The legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620, Plymouth Rock remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Plymouth Rock — Plymouth, MA Up the coast in Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock marks the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and remains one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Participants will travel by shuttle while park rangers discuss the historic sites, including four landmarks that visitors can go inside.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For almost 60 years, this was one of the city's least inviting landmarks, with increasingly stringent security deterring even the most placid of curious onlookers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond impressive historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu Temple, the gourmet culinary experiences and renowned shopping destinations will make the trip (and bullet train ride) worth the journey.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The couple has included their children in several of the pregnancy milestones, including a visit to the doctor for Whitney's 20-week ultrasound.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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