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milestone Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A significant event or crucial stage in the development, progress, or history of a person, project, or society.
Usage Example
"Graduating from university and securing her first job were major milestones in her adult life."
Strongest
landmark
Strong
watershed
breakthrough
Weak
cornerstone
• noun (Context 2)
A stone or post set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
Usage Example
"We passed an old, moss-covered marker indicating we were only ten miles away from London."
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marker
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signpost
guidepost
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Milestone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/milestone