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
As of September 2024, Monster Hunter became Capcom’s second-most profitable series, a monumental milestone considering the company has been an industry force since the Eighties with names like Mega Man and Street Fighter in its portfolio.
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Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Texas officials announced the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade Wednesday, a grim milestone in the ongoing outbreak ravishing Texas and nearby New Mexico.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
As the world continued to embrace legalization and innovation, the cannabis market experienced significant milestones that have set the stage for an exciting 2025.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, there have been many articles and books commemorating the milestone; one of the latter made headlines Friday for a publicity gaffe involving Tina Fey and Jon Hamm.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Texas officials announced the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade Wednesday, a grim milestone in the ongoing outbreak ravishing Texas and nearby New Mexico.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
As the world continued to embrace legalization and innovation, the cannabis market experienced significant milestones that have set the stage for an exciting 2025.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, there have been many articles and books commemorating the milestone; one of the latter made headlines Friday for a publicity gaffe involving Tina Fey and Jon Hamm.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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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The melodies exude charm; the harmonic design mirrors the changing moods of the plot; the climaxes are surely plotted.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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From urban landmarks to cutting-edge retail environments, companies that invest in immersive design, storytelling, and technology are setting themselves apart while driving significant growth.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our panelists will also address the challenges the community faces, from gentrification to the erasure of its cultural landmarks, and why the recovery of this legacy is vital for both Altadena and Hollywood's futures.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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Spring is just around the corner, and some of today’s biggest music stars are celebrating the imminent warm weather with seriously hot new releases.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Spring might be right around the corner, but the winter respiratory viruses—including flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are still going strong, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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