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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Recent Examples of landmark
However, in the late ’80s, several buildings and the park were designated as landmarks, helping to elevate the area’s quality of life.
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David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Wander through the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and other famous landmarks.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Their return has rightly sparked an outpouring of international grief and outrage, with public landmarks in Israel lit in their memory and international tributes, including two days of mourning in Argentina.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In 2025, Congress is closer than ever to passing landmark cannabis reform.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Wander through the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and other famous landmarks.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Their return has rightly sparked an outpouring of international grief and outrage, with public landmarks in Israel lit in their memory and international tributes, including two days of mourning in Argentina.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In 2025, Congress is closer than ever to passing landmark cannabis reform.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmark
Noun
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From Paul Newman’s 40th in 1965 to Scarlett Johansson’s 30th in 2014 and Roger Federer’s yearly family gatherings, Moët has marked some of the most memorable milestones.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Despite the stinging nature of Boston's 123-116 defeat on its home parquet, Tatum's night included more milestones.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Higher, faster, changing keys, breaking off into riffs and climaxes.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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At several points, the action pauses and an ensemble of actors in Edwardian dress scatters around the deck in panic, wearing Titanic-style life vests that foreshadow the play’s catastrophic climax.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hikers and dogs are not allowed in any of the watershed’s reservoirs or streams.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission manages a flood control project and works with the communities along the watershed to make sure the water stays and moves where it is supposed to, Repay said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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