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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌstōn 
1
: a stone serving as a milepost (see milepost sense 1)
2
: a significant point in development
Graduating from college was an important milestone in her life.
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the new drug was regarded as a milestone in the treatment of heart disease
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
By the end of the weekend, the blue blur’s latest adventure will surpass $200 million domestically — a milestone that only eight other 2024 releases achieved.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milestone. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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milestone
noun
mile·stone
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌstōn
1
: a milepost made of stone
2
: an important point in progress or development
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