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landmark

[land-mahrk] / ˈlændˌmɑrk /


NOUN
turning point
Synonyms


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A stand of 120 with Dan Lawrence, who marked his recall with 51, came after Root and Jordan Cox both missed out on landmark centuries.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“Presented in VistaVision,” a new series at the Academy Museum, begins Thursday with a 70mm screening of John Ford’s landmark 1956 Western “The Searchers,” starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

The landmark 1970 legislation is credited with helping to protect the state’s environment, but it is also criticized for blocking development.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

That advisory cited the United Kingdom’s landmark Cass Review, which in 2024 said there was “not a reliable evidence base” for families or doctors to make informed decisions about these medical interventions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The local landmark was located in the middle of the city, not far from her home downtown.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

The Midlands-born athlete has curated her nail art to reference landmarks within Birmingham, where the competition is being held, including nods to the Jewellery Quarter and the Bull Ring, external.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Now, those local landmarks are recognized by millions of viewers worldwide.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The disruption was especially pronounced when participants navigated without permanent landmarks.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Arabic texts as far back as the 15th century codified the discipline of navigation, though ship captains sailed the reefs from memory, using poems rather than maps to recall notable landmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Sure, Texas has all the famous landmarks that everyone’s heard of, but we have all these unknown gems, too.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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