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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of landmark
The landmark event will take place on Constitution Ave NW between 15th Street and 23rd Street.
—
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
The new Canadian bundle follows a landmark deal between cable giant Charter Communications and Disney to offer Spectrum Select TV subscribers access to Disney+ at no additional cost.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The landmark bill would provide a boost of legitimacy to the crypto industry and is another example of how cryptocurrencies have had a major revival under President Donald Trump’s second term.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Revisiting a landmark policy from his first term, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday night restricting the ability of nationals from 19 countries to enter the United States.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for landmark
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
The new Canadian bundle follows a landmark deal between cable giant Charter Communications and Disney to offer Spectrum Select TV subscribers access to Disney+ at no additional cost.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
The landmark bill would provide a boost of legitimacy to the crypto industry and is another example of how cryptocurrencies have had a major revival under President Donald Trump’s second term.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Revisiting a landmark policy from his first term, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday night restricting the ability of nationals from 19 countries to enter the United States.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for landmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmark
Noun
-
Late last year, Factor celebrated a milestone of one million meals donated to the Aurora community during a similar ceremony.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
-
Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons continues to exceed expectations in his return from a knee injury while also hitting a milestone Wednesday.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Noun
-
With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
-
Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
-
Each of these Justices has what could be called signature cases, with some splashy opinion reaching to be a watershed.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share