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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn 
1
: a stone serving as a milepost (see milepost sense 1)
2
: a significant point in development
Graduating from college was an important milestone in her life.
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the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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Despite the stinging nature of Boston's 123-116 defeat on its home parquet, Tatum's night included more milestones.
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
From Paul Newman’s 40th in 1965 to Scarlett Johansson’s 30th in 2014 and Roger Federer’s yearly family gatherings, Moët has marked some of the most memorable milestones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, as the industry works to regain its footing, Ben’s Backdraft is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location on Saturday, March 1, marking a new chapter for the barbecue joint that’s long been a favorite on the food truck circuit.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
The Huskies have not reached the final milestone since 2016, and the years of unchallenging conference play could be a factor as much as ever stronger coast-to-coast competition.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
From Paul Newman’s 40th in 1965 to Scarlett Johansson’s 30th in 2014 and Roger Federer’s yearly family gatherings, Moët has marked some of the most memorable milestones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, as the industry works to regain its footing, Ben’s Backdraft is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location on Saturday, March 1, marking a new chapter for the barbecue joint that’s long been a favorite on the food truck circuit.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
The Huskies have not reached the final milestone since 2016, and the years of unchallenging conference play could be a factor as much as ever stronger coast-to-coast competition.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milestone. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌstōn
1
: a milepost made of stone
2
: an important point in progress or development
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