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
This milestone delivery keeps the program on track for full assembly of the payload, known as Flight Unit 1, expected to launch in 2028.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Russell was trying to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness — two weeks after Cherie DeVaux achieved that milestone at the Derby — but Taj Mahal fell back to 10th after leading much of the way.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The special milestone event, held in partnership with the City of Boynton Beach, kicked off with a community parade before moving to the high school football field for the formal jersey unveiling.
—Jim Rassol, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Christy Turlington and husband Ed Burns also celebrated a major family milestone after their daughter Grace Burns graduated from New York University.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Russell was trying to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness — two weeks after Cherie DeVaux achieved that milestone at the Derby — but Taj Mahal fell back to 10th after leading much of the way.
—Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The special milestone event, held in partnership with the City of Boynton Beach, kicked off with a community parade before moving to the high school football field for the formal jersey unveiling.
—Jim Rassol, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Christy Turlington and husband Ed Burns also celebrated a major family milestone after their daughter Grace Burns graduated from New York University.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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That climaxes in a kaleidoscope of styles where Esteban, directing one scene, erupts in fury, reverting to a verbal and physical violence which Emilia obviously knew and suffered as child, Sorogoyen explains.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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But Le Corroller is definitely in charge here, orchestrating the squishy mayhem right up to the unusually bleak climax that fully delivers on the premise.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Ahead of the landmark relocation of its Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Sundance Institute has appointed Bloomerang PR as its Colorado Agency of Record, announcing new programming set for this summer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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While there are no landmark sights in this area, the neighboring cityscape and gardens add an energy that weary road warriors can appreciate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ryan’s Daughter, a period piece starring Robert Mitchum and Sarah Miles, proved a watershed for Lean, in the worst possible way.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Lisa Collins, a forensic scientist at Washington State Patrol, told CNN new software and strides in genetic genealogy are two relatively recent watersheds in DNA technology that have allowed for breakthroughs in cold cases like these.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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With runners on the corners, Matt Shaw drove in Happ on a grounder to Kim for a Cubs lead.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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