as in milestones
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 landmarks
Participants will travel by shuttle while park rangers discuss the historic sites, including four landmarks that visitors can go inside.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For almost 60 years, this was one of the city's least inviting landmarks, with increasingly stringent security deterring even the most placid of curious onlookers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump received a painting depicting landmarks across Washington, including the Capitol Building, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Going up inside offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo, and on a clear day, visitors can see Mount Fuji in the distance — a fitting way to bookend a tour of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond impressive historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu Temple, the gourmet culinary experiences and renowned shopping destinations will make the trip (and bullet train ride) worth the journey.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether your crew loves hiking, exploring museums or sampling local eats, these seven landmarks deserve a spot on your itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Full-height windows frame views of New York landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while coffered ceilings soar above the open-plan living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
For almost 60 years, this was one of the city's least inviting landmarks, with increasingly stringent security deterring even the most placid of curious onlookers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump received a painting depicting landmarks across Washington, including the Capitol Building, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Going up inside offers breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo, and on a clear day, visitors can see Mount Fuji in the distance — a fitting way to bookend a tour of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond impressive historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu Temple, the gourmet culinary experiences and renowned shopping destinations will make the trip (and bullet train ride) worth the journey.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether your crew loves hiking, exploring museums or sampling local eats, these seven landmarks deserve a spot on your itinerary.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Full-height windows frame views of New York landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, while coffered ceilings soar above the open-plan living and dining areas.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmarks
Noun
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Your athletic endeavors are now about maintenance, not milestones.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The couple has included their children in several of the pregnancy milestones, including a visit to the doctor for Whitney's 20-week ultrasound.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Improvements began after policymakers recognized the mountains as vital watersheds for neighboring communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Landmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmarks. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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