as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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Recent Examples of milepost
Motorcyclist William Greer, 44, died around 8:30 p.m. the day before, near milepost 126, officials said.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The crash happened just after 5:40 p.m. near milepost 48, state patrol officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The release of the analysis represents an important milepost on the long road to a ground lease for the city’s property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The crash happened just after 5:40 p.m. near milepost 48, state patrol officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The release of the analysis represents an important milepost on the long road to a ground lease for the city’s property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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An international crew will touch down using SpaceX's Starship lander no earlier than 2027, assuming technical and training milestones are reached.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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American ’70s cinema was such an important milestone in cinematic history.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Bouchra begins to make a film of the mother-daughter relationship, the film builds to a tender climax.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some sequences feel hurried, some satirical dialogue is a little too on the nose and a special effect around the climax lacks the polish of the production design elsewhere.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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From transforming waste into viable products to adopting a net-positive approach to preserve watersheds at our manufacturing sites, our goal is to drive positive impact, supporting communities and fueling business growth.—
Laura Kohler,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mizzou students and fans treated Saturday’s game as a landmark event, selling out the stadium and tailgating hours before the gates opened.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Opening to the public on October 25, the new Fondation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporain in Paris, like its predecessor, has been designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of such modern landmarks as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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