as in milestone
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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Known for its scenic route along Sydney Harbour and past the city’s iconic landmarks, the marathon has expanded dramatically since its inception as a legacy of the 2000 Olympic Games, which saw 1,200 finishers in its first year.
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Among London’s famous landmarks hit during the Blitz were Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Amy Robach marked being cancer free for 11 years by going for a run with her partner, T.J. Holmes, across an iconic New York City landmark.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The cottage may not be an actual Salem landmark, but the movie turned several of the city’s real historic locations into photo opportunities for fans, including Pioneer Village, America’s first living-history museum.
—Shannon Carlin, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Among London’s famous landmarks hit during the Blitz were Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Amy Robach marked being cancer free for 11 years by going for a run with her partner, T.J. Holmes, across an iconic New York City landmark.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The cottage may not be an actual Salem landmark, but the movie turned several of the city’s real historic locations into photo opportunities for fans, including Pioneer Village, America’s first living-history museum.
—Shannon Carlin, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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The new law marked a significant milestone in Tennessee whiskey history and allowed the team to launch the distillery.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump Warning for Jewish and Muslim Voters De La Cruz won the district by eight points in 2022, marking a GOP milestone as the first Republican to represent the area.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The climax needs to pay off all the tension that’s been building, often in a frenetic burst of action or revelation.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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The climax of Marvel’s Phase Three kicked off with this everything-and-the-kitchen-sink installment which finds the Avengers trekking across the globe to stop Thanos (Josh Brolin) from acquiring all six Infinity Stones.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The last Farm Bill included roughly $6 billion per year for conservation activities, such as improving soil health practices on farms, protecting watersheds and helping producers tackle climate change.Bill Frist, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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