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
Trump Warning for Jewish and Muslim Voters De La Cruz won the district by eight points in 2022, marking a GOP milestone as the first Republican to represent the area.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Obama’s trip could prove to be a milestone in a two-decade path toward reconciliation.
—David Brown, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The Pretty Woman actor, 75, sold his $11 million New Canaan, Conn., home in October, property records confirm, marking another milestone in his transition to spending more time outside America.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
In the context of present-day fears about political violence, a milestone in the 2000 election imbroglio came on Nov. 22, when hundreds of mostly male protesters barreled into Miami’s Stephen P. Clark Government Center to protest Miami-Dade’s ongoing recount of votes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Obama’s trip could prove to be a milestone in a two-decade path toward reconciliation.
—David Brown, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The Pretty Woman actor, 75, sold his $11 million New Canaan, Conn., home in October, property records confirm, marking another milestone in his transition to spending more time outside America.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
In the context of present-day fears about political violence, a milestone in the 2000 election imbroglio came on Nov. 22, when hundreds of mostly male protesters barreled into Miami’s Stephen P. Clark Government Center to protest Miami-Dade’s ongoing recount of votes.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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To prove her point, Sally loudly and convincingly fakes climax in the middle of the lunch rush.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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The neo-noir psychological thriller is a great showcase for all three talents, especially as the tense cat-and-mouse game escalates to a startling climax.Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The flight back is just as scenic, soaring over the Matthews mountain range — a remote and inaccessible landmark filled with dramatic cliffs, cycad forests, and flowing rivers.Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The city designated the building’s façade as a landmark in 2001 and the first floor interiors were landmarked in 2013.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The last Farm Bill included roughly $6 billion per year for conservation activities, such as improving soil health practices on farms, protecting watersheds and helping producers tackle climate change.Bill Frist, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, the Roos got their winner in the 90th minute off another corner.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island, rather than its left corner.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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