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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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Organizations that tailor benefits communication by generation, career stage and personal milestones can guide employees toward better choices, driving higher satisfaction and cost efficiency.
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Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating their milestones.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Build trust and relational equity through simple handwritten notes or gifts celebrating milestones and achievements coupled with marketing automation for a more holistic approach.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its new collection of extraordinary journeys focus on top conservation milestones to experience in 2025.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Corporate Citizenship Don’t dwell too long on all those success markers before moving on to what the company has done to make meaningful impacts in the community, with its sustainability efforts, DEI initiatives or any other milestones the company has reached in terms of doing good in the world.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Engage on niche platforms, celebrate community milestones and support meaningful causes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift and Rosé are unwrapping some major milestones just in time for the holidays.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating their milestones.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Build trust and relational equity through simple handwritten notes or gifts celebrating milestones and achievements coupled with marketing automation for a more holistic approach.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Its new collection of extraordinary journeys focus on top conservation milestones to experience in 2025.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Corporate Citizenship Don’t dwell too long on all those success markers before moving on to what the company has done to make meaningful impacts in the community, with its sustainability efforts, DEI initiatives or any other milestones the company has reached in terms of doing good in the world.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Engage on niche platforms, celebrate community milestones and support meaningful causes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift and Rosé are unwrapping some major milestones just in time for the holidays.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Milestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestones. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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