Thesaurus results for LANDMARK

landmark

noun

ˈland-ˌmärk

Definition of landmark

as in milestone

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 landmark Those levies outweigh California’s median-level property tax rate, held down by Proposition 13, the landmark law that limited them in 1978. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Republicans drove unusual levels of partisan redistricting this year and the Supreme Court hollowed out the landmark Voting Rights Act. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 In an era where architectural images spread rapidly through social media, this building, resembling a white folding fan, undoubtedly has the potential to become a popular landmark. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 But the whereabouts of the missing Del Paso Boulevard landmark remain unknown, police officials said Thursday at department headquarters. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landmark

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The team also completed a critical-design review, another milestone in preparing the technology for delivery.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
The Max 10's certification represents another milestone in Boeing's efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of milestone

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You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season is edging closer to its climax, with just six more races to go and the World Champion could be crowned soon, if not this Sunday.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of climax

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Charlotte’s water restrictions remain in place for now because the watershed hasn’t fully recovered, said Jennifer Frost, public affairs manager for Charlotte Water.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
The consequences of a decision made today can follow a watershed for decades.

— Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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