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
On March 9, airstrikes by the US and Israel on the Iranian city of Isfahan damaged the Safavid-era Chehel Sotoun Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and other nearby cultural landmarks.
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News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Other notable landmarks on the list include the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Statue of Liberty.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Visitors can stroll the historic campus, which includes such landmarks as the Golden Dome and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
In the open ocean, there are few landmarks to verify a ship’s position if GPS behaves strangely.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The focal point is a mural that Philz commissioned from Bay Area artist Nigel Sussman that depicts San Leandro’s history, agricultural roots and local landmarks, from the famed cherry orchards to a favorite long-ago raceway.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the majority of the missiles aimed at Dubai have been intercepted, the attacks have damaged some of its most famous landmarks, including the five-star Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
The theatre and mall have long been landmarks in the community.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Other notable landmarks on the list include the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal and the Statue of Liberty.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Visitors can stroll the historic campus, which includes such landmarks as the Golden Dome and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
In the open ocean, there are few landmarks to verify a ship’s position if GPS behaves strangely.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The focal point is a mural that Philz commissioned from Bay Area artist Nigel Sussman that depicts San Leandro’s history, agricultural roots and local landmarks, from the famed cherry orchards to a favorite long-ago raceway.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the majority of the missiles aimed at Dubai have been intercepted, the attacks have damaged some of its most famous landmarks, including the five-star Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
The theatre and mall have long been landmarks in the community.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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Each of those milestones came through films directed by Ryan Coogler, underscoring how the filmmaker’s influence extends beyond storytelling into reshaping opportunities behind the camera.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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March brings a lot of familiar milestones.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mallard Creek is one of the largest watersheds in the county.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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While local watersheds may still recover after wet years, the Colorado River has less room to rebound.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 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
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Gleyber Torres walked leading off the seventh against loser Michael Lorenzen, and Jackson Chourio’s two-out single put runners at the corners.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Farris follows with a single of his own, bringing up Stewart with no outs and runners on the corners.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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