as in climax
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 milestone
With two county destinations included on the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Oldham County History Center aims to teach visitors about some of the county's historical milestones.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The technical milestone is the culmination of the kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its oil flowing after the effective closure of their main export route.
—Emma Ross-Thomas, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
The technical milestone is the culmination of the kingdom’s longstanding contingency plan for keeping its oil flowing after the effective closure of their main export route.
—Emma Ross-Thomas, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
Noun
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There’s no question that the series delivers a climax that more than lives up to the title.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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His color choices in the film’s emotional climax are the subtle, purposeful craft work that the cinematography branch voters live for.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The board game features historic and famous landmarks, including the Biltmore Hotel, the Venetian Pool and City Hall.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fecko says the agency operates two major reservoirs in the American River watershed, designed to capture snowmelt runoff and store water for future use.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The snowpack in the upper part of the Colorado River watershed has rapidly dwindled over the last month and now measures just 23% of average.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fouquet’s makes the perfect place to post up for a weekend getaway (or longer) in a cozy and iconic corner of New York’s downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The decision to end the joint-venture comes one year after Lip Bu Tan took over as CEO of the struggling chipmaker and the move raised hopes on Wall Street that the company's business could be turning a corner, with shares rising nearly 9% in regular trading.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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