Milestone
noun
An important event or point in time that shows progress in something.
Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.
Often appears as...
- achieve a milestone
- reach a milestone
noun
A stone or post at the side of the road that shows the distance to various places, especially to the nearest large town.
She saw a milestone indicating that it was 10 miles to the nearest town.
Often appears as...
- pass a milestone
- next milestone
noun
An important event or point in time that shows progress in something.
Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.
Often appears as...
- achieve a milestone
- reach a milestone
noun
A stone or post at the side of the road that shows the distance to various places, especially to the nearest large town.
She saw a milestone indicating that it was 10 miles to the nearest town.
Often appears as...
- pass a milestone
- next milestone
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Indication
Used to mark significant progress or change in a process or journey.
The successful launch of the new product was a milestone for the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Triumph
Often refers to notable achievements in someone's life or career.
His promotion to manager was considered a milestone in his career.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Moments
Can describe significant events in history or society.
The moon landing is a milestone in human exploration.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Indication
Used to mark significant progress or change in a process or journey.
The successful launch of the new product was a milestone for the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Triumph
Often refers to notable achievements in someone's life or career.
His promotion to manager was considered a milestone in his career.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Moments
Can describe significant events in history or society.
The moon landing is a milestone in human exploration.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Indication
Used to mark significant progress or change in a process or journey.
The successful launch of the new product was a milestone for the company.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Triumph
Often refers to notable achievements in someone's life or career.
His promotion to manager was considered a milestone in his career.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Moments
Can describe significant events in history or society.
The moon landing is a milestone in human exploration.
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on average, to their fifth birthday. So, in other words, we add two years -- we treble their remaining lifespan, starting from the point that we started the therapies. The question then is, what would that actually mean for the time frame until we get to the milestone I talked about earlier for humans? Which we can now, as I've explained,
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Stopping Pandemics, An...
there are of course a staggering number of cases and a growing number of deaths but nothing is untouched work school family life milestones like graduations and sadly funerals even the act of taking a walk or going to the grocery store can feel surreal all of us pine for
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A glimpse of teenage...
so this is a particularly important milestone. Lucius watches his brother stand in his new toga before the household shrine with its protective deities, as he places his bulla, a protective amulet, in the shrine with a prayer of thanks.
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a particular problem for children, who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
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Baby Elephant Overcomes...
wants to see if she can help Moya reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
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World's Cutest Baby...
see if she can help Moya reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation at just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
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History through the eyes...
Would it even have started? When you think about it like this, many major milestones in world history can all be at least partially attributed to the simple spud from the Peruvian hilltops.
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The Cutest Elephant...
reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
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Giving checkmate is...
especially to adults let me take you back in time to Greece when I was only 12 years old in 1988 it was a milestone in my career as I was for the first time
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Luna Learns How to Fly PIPE...
fluffy down is being pushed out by proper flight feathers which marks the arrival of the biggest milestone in the young life
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A roadmap to end aging PIPE...
on average, to their fifth birthday. So, in other words, we add two years -- we treble their remaining lifespan, starting from the point that we started the therapies. The question then is, what would that actually mean for the time frame until we get to the milestone I talked about earlier for humans? Which we can now, as I've explained,
Video examples
Stopping Pandemics, An...
there are of course a staggering number of cases and a growing number of deaths but nothing is untouched work school family life milestones like graduations and sadly funerals even the act of taking a walk or going to the grocery store can feel surreal all of us pine for
Video examples
A glimpse of teenage...
so this is a particularly important milestone. Lucius watches his brother stand in his new toga before the household shrine with its protective deities, as he places his bulla, a protective amulet, in the shrine with a prayer of thanks.
Video examples
Why do people join...
a particular problem for children, who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
Video examples
Baby Elephant Overcomes...
wants to see if she can help Moya reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
Video examples
World's Cutest Baby...
see if she can help Moya reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation at just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
Video examples
History through the eyes...
Would it even have started? When you think about it like this, many major milestones in world history can all be at least partially attributed to the simple spud from the Peruvian hilltops.
Video examples
The Cutest Elephant...
reach an important milestone in his rehabilitation just a few days old Moya nearly drowned as a result he's developed a deep-rooted fear of water months of therapy have rebuilt his
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Giving checkmate is...
especially to adults let me take you back in time to Greece when I was only 12 years old in 1988 it was a milestone in my career as I was for the first time
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Luna Learns How to Fly PIPE...
fluffy down is being pushed out by proper flight feathers which marks the arrival of the biggest milestone in the young life
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask some fundamental questions. How can we provide a dignified life for ourselves and future generations while preserving and protecting the global commons - the atmosphere, the oceans and the ecosystems that support us?
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Kim Fields
American Actress
Facts of Life' was and continues to be a milestone on my journey. But when people act like the journey ended when 'Facts of Life' ended, that's annoying. I could never and would never want to divorce myself from it because it was such a great experience from so many different facets.
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Jack Garratt
British Musician
With every milestone that I've come across, there's always been a little note at the bottom that's said, 'Don't worry, there's another milestone coming up.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.
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Kerry James Marshall
American Artist
My dream was always to be in museums. It's a big and important milestone and a fulfillment of one of my primary ambitions.
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Kubra Sait
Indian Model
Sacred Games' is a huge milestone in my career, as I have never received such fame, attention, and success in my life.
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Joely Fisher
American Actress
I'm a storyteller, and everyone in this family expresses themselves through writing to get through life's milestones.
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Jordan Burroughs
American Athlete
I missed a lot of important milestones in my children's lives to pursue this sport.
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Rose Kennedy
American Author
Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.
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Shankar Mahadevan
Indian Musician
Breathless' was an important milestone in my life.
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Ban Ki-moon
South Korean Leader
We have reached a new milestone as a human family. With seven billion of us now inhabiting our planet, it is time to ask some fundamental questions. How can we provide a dignified life for ourselves and future generations while preserving and protecting the global commons - the atmosphere, the oceans and the ecosystems that support us?
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Kim Fields
American Actress
Facts of Life' was and continues to be a milestone on my journey. But when people act like the journey ended when 'Facts of Life' ended, that's annoying. I could never and would never want to divorce myself from it because it was such a great experience from so many different facets.
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Jack Garratt
British Musician
With every milestone that I've come across, there's always been a little note at the bottom that's said, 'Don't worry, there's another milestone coming up.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.
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Kerry James Marshall
American Artist
My dream was always to be in museums. It's a big and important milestone and a fulfillment of one of my primary ambitions.
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Kubra Sait
Indian Model
Sacred Games' is a huge milestone in my career, as I have never received such fame, attention, and success in my life.
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Joely Fisher
American Actress
I'm a storyteller, and everyone in this family expresses themselves through writing to get through life's milestones.
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Jordan Burroughs
American Athlete
I missed a lot of important milestones in my children's lives to pursue this sport.
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Rose Kennedy
American Author
Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.
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Shankar Mahadevan
Indian Musician
Breathless' was an important milestone in my life.
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