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
Sánchez reflected on the milestone in a sweet Instagram post, which included an image of the couple sharing an embrace.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Another upcoming milestone noted by Dolan will be the return to the company in early 2027 of rights to the original Walking Dead series, which will offer a number of strategic options.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The film, now in post-production, represents a milestone France-Kyrgyzstan co-production – the first in two decades – and stands as the largest Central Asian co-production to date in terms of participating countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The university’s focus on research reached a major milestone this week.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Another upcoming milestone noted by Dolan will be the return to the company in early 2027 of rights to the original Walking Dead series, which will offer a number of strategic options.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The film, now in post-production, represents a milestone France-Kyrgyzstan co-production – the first in two decades – and stands as the largest Central Asian co-production to date in terms of participating countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The university’s focus on research reached a major milestone this week.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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Through an exclusive peek into the artist’s preparation process, audiences will observe all the little moments that culminate, leading to the climax of the show.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lisa is still at the climax of this conflict, while Whitney is cooled off and ready to move on.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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Who doesn’t want to know more about this historic Aurora landmark that opened as a hotel on Feb. 8, 1928?—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The company’s flagship hotel, the luxurious Peabody Memphis, is a historic landmark that opened in 1869.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2025
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Advertisement In anticipation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an emergency executive order to shore up Los Angeles burn areas and protect watersheds, my colleague Julia Wick reports.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The loss would be devastating to waterways, according to Katelyn Scott, water protector at Spokane Riverkeeper, an advocacy organization devoted to protecting the river and its watershed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bar on the corner of Pope Street and Frankfort Avenue also now offers high tea in the afternoon complete with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, sweets, and savory items.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Sir Ralph Abercromby pub stands on the corner of the St Michael’s development (The Athletic/Charlotte Harpur) Initially, there was strong pushback against Neville’s plans, which would see a police station, synagogue and the Sir Ralph Abercromby pub demolished.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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