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
Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold has made some serious waves over the last year or two, first passing the $3,000-per-ounce milestone in 2025 before climbing past the $4,000-per-ounce milestone shortly after.
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Aly J Yale, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Cubs Just Took Their First Steps Outside The naming announcement came packaged with a second milestone.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
China’s systematic and unrelenting rise China’s R&D spending milestone caps a series of achievements that have arrived in rapid succession.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
In 1930, the state began clearing the road over Berthoud Pass during winter, a milestone.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Aly J Yale, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The Cubs Just Took Their First Steps Outside The naming announcement came packaged with a second milestone.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
China’s systematic and unrelenting rise China’s R&D spending milestone caps a series of achievements that have arrived in rapid succession.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
In 1930, the state began clearing the road over Berthoud Pass during winter, a milestone.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milestone
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But she was met in the airlock by Tim Robbins' Bernard in a fiery cliffhanger climax that left us all totally breathless.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The single most important thing for England’s campaign is that Kane stays fit, especially through the climax of the Champions League.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The company — which last week unveiled a landmark car battery with a 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) range that takes just six minutes to charge — has been boosted by the conflict in the Middle East; its stock price has jumped almost 25% since late February.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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An epic K-pop pilgrimage tour is the easiest way to tick off the must-see locations in one go, including landmarks like the iconic KBS broadcasting station that has played a major role in launching the careers of countless K-pop stars.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Water levels at New Munster, farther north along the Fox River, often serve as a predictor for McHenry County as both communities share the same watershed.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The administration said the ban would protect the watershed and canoe wilderness.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately for Pluto, the world has had plenty of big names in its corner over the years.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink Expect an ample breakfast buffet, with an impressive bread corner (unfortunately, its popularity and corner location mean access to the bread and toaster is a plate-juggling dance).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Milestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milestone. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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