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
Since the film’s milestone anniversary last year, Smith has been visiting movie theaters for Dogma: The Resurrection Tour, promoting the re-release that will make Dogma available on streaming for the first time ever.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The alliance contends that the city already is failing to meet the milestones of the agreement and has no clear path to that goal.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Salma Hayek and Linda Evangelista are celebrating a milestone in their blended family.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
To mark the milestone, granddaughter Riley Keough shared an Instagram Stories tribute for Priscilla — the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The alliance contends that the city already is failing to meet the milestones of the agreement and has no clear path to that goal.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Salma Hayek and Linda Evangelista are celebrating a milestone in their blended family.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
To mark the milestone, granddaughter Riley Keough shared an Instagram Stories tribute for Priscilla — the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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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
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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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
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Then after a Courtney Williams steal, Collier found McBride in the opposite corner for another 3-pointer, giving the Lynx an 80-56 lead.—
Patrick Donnelly,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
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The suspect conducted a hostile takeover of a 2011 White Ford F550 utility bucket truck on the corner of Spring and Temple streets at 5:40 a.m. while two deputies were in the vehicle, according to a department bulletin.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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