be a milestone

Frequency: 7.213.3 per million words

To function as or constitute a significant event.

milestoneVERB + milestone

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Examples (10)

  • The discovery of penicillin was a major milestone in medicine.
  • For many, graduating from university is a significant milestone.
  • This project completion will be a crucial milestone for the team.
  • The first flight to the moon was a historic milestone for humanity.
  • Every birthday is a personal milestone, marking another year of life.
  • Achieving profitability would be a key milestone for the startup.
  • The agreement reached yesterday is a diplomatic milestone.
  • Her first novel was a career milestone, launching her to fame.
  • This technological breakthrough could be a scientific milestone.
  • Seeing their child walk for the first time is a wonderful milestone for parents.