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
The end of California’s new gas car sales ban
The Senate voted yesterday to overturn California’s landmark ban on new gas-only car sales.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Zurich, the second happiest city on the list, is loved for its progressive culture, with a dynamic music and art scene and architectural landmarks by Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Reopened in December, the Botanical Building is a horticultural and architectural landmark at the center of Balboa Park.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The Pandemic Agreement, just adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a landmark for global public health.
—Simon Williams, Time, 21 May 2025
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Zurich, the second happiest city on the list, is loved for its progressive culture, with a dynamic music and art scene and architectural landmarks by Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Reopened in December, the Botanical Building is a horticultural and architectural landmark at the center of Balboa Park.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The Pandemic Agreement, just adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a landmark for global public health.
—Simon Williams, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landmark
Noun
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To mark the milestone, granddaughter Riley Keough shared an Instagram Stories tribute for Priscilla — the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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More big stories In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing a traffic bottleneck.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Each of these Justices has what could be called signature cases, with some splashy opinion reaching to be a watershed.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmark. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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