as in climaxes
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 milestones
Now Tomasso carves out time every month to handwrite letters to workers, like cooks and dishwashers, who are celebrating major career milestones.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Other milestones include higher qubit counts — which increase the potential size and complexity of problems a quantum computer can represent and help solve — and coherence times, which allow more reliable computations by reducing the impact of noise and errors.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
How to watch the Artemis II mission ABC News will have live coverage of NASA's Artemis II mission, including a live blog for the duration of the mission, and major milestones such as the launch and splashdown broadcast on ABC News Live and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
With student loan debt ballooning and salaries not keeping pace, buying a house, having kids and other life milestones are feeling more out of reach for younger generations, prompting them to seek out less traditional ways of making money.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
These milestones reflect the compassion and dedication of an incredible community of veterinary partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
With two county destinations included on the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Oldham County History Center aims to teach visitors about some of the county's historical milestones.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
For someone accustomed to evaluating timelines and milestones, these rapid-harvest vegetables provide early wins that build confidence and momentum.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The loss of a future filled with milestones that will now never come.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Other milestones include higher qubit counts — which increase the potential size and complexity of problems a quantum computer can represent and help solve — and coherence times, which allow more reliable computations by reducing the impact of noise and errors.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
How to watch the Artemis II mission ABC News will have live coverage of NASA's Artemis II mission, including a live blog for the duration of the mission, and major milestones such as the launch and splashdown broadcast on ABC News Live and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
With student loan debt ballooning and salaries not keeping pace, buying a house, having kids and other life milestones are feeling more out of reach for younger generations, prompting them to seek out less traditional ways of making money.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
These milestones reflect the compassion and dedication of an incredible community of veterinary partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
With two county destinations included on the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Oldham County History Center aims to teach visitors about some of the county's historical milestones.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
For someone accustomed to evaluating timelines and milestones, these rapid-harvest vegetables provide early wins that build confidence and momentum.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The loss of a future filled with milestones that will now never come.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestones
Noun
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, few foreigners leave without being enraptured by a fascinating cultural tapestry which lives on in old-world architectural landmarks and century-spanning festivals.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Niagara Falls in New York is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Without rain in the forecast for the next seven days, the extreme drought that has gripped the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area, parts of the Texas Hill Country and much of the region's watersheds is likely to not only persist but also intensify.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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With runners on the corners and two outs, Bichette lined a single to right, and Carson Benge scored easily.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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