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
For all the milestone moments Alex de Minaur has had over his nearly 10-year pro tennis career, including nine ATP singles titles, there is one victory that stands out.
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Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
For this milestone year, the swan is reimagined in a new design that pairs it with its mirror image, their necks intertwined to form a heart.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Former contestant Rhea Mathew, who had appeared on the show in October 2023, returned under the guise of participating in a segment for the milestone event.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
With the offense clicking and Stroud’s sophomore slump, the Chargers have a prime opportunity to earn a milestone victory in Jim Harbaugh’s first season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
For this milestone year, the swan is reimagined in a new design that pairs it with its mirror image, their necks intertwined to form a heart.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Former contestant Rhea Mathew, who had appeared on the show in October 2023, returned under the guise of participating in a segment for the milestone event.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
With the offense clicking and Stroud’s sophomore slump, the Chargers have a prime opportunity to earn a milestone victory in Jim Harbaugh’s first season.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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At the climax of a recent episode of the U.K. version of the competition reality series, Gray stormed off the stage after the judges failed to save her.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Apple officially confirmed it back in fall 2024 following the climax of season 4.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for Deux Ex and Super Meat Boy, both landmark titles in their genres.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Miller stated Brown, who is married with four children, has shared her vision about improving the county's watershed and the water quality of the lake.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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When a watershed is laced with mercury, individual fish are not cured.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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At the Fred Meyer at the corner of Franklin Road and Orchard Street in Boise, another sign explained the situation to shoppers.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The police shooting happened around the corner from where a 57-year-old woman was shot by a stray bullet earlier Friday, cops said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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