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landmark

[land-mahrk]

landmark Definition

  • 1a building, monument, or other structure that is easily recognized and serves as a point of reference for navigation
  • 2an event, discovery, or change marking an important stage or turning point in something

Using landmark: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "landmark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

  • Example

    The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the history of medicine.

  • Example

    The signing of the treaty was a landmark event in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

  • Example

    The new shopping mall will be a landmark in the city's skyline.

landmark Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for landmark

Idioms Using landmark

  • to turn something into a landmark or to make it famous or well-known

    Example

    The artist's mural made a landmark of the previously nondescript alleyway.

  • to be a significant event or achievement in the history or development of something

    Example

    The invention of the printing press was a landmark in the history of communication.

  • to reach a significant point or milestone in a process or journey

    Example

    The marathon runners passed the 20-mile landmark and knew they were almost finished.

Phrases with landmark

  • a legal decision that sets a precedent or marks a significant change in the interpretation of the law

    Example

    The Supreme Court's landmark decision on civil rights paved the way for greater equality in the United States.

  • a birthday that marks a significant milestone, such as 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, etc.

    Example

    Her 50th birthday was a landmark occasion, celebrated with a big party and lots of gifts.

  • a scientific study that marks a significant advance in knowledge or understanding of a particular field

    Example

    The landmark study on climate change revealed the devastating effects of global warming on the planet.

Origins of landmark

from Middle English 'landmarke', meaning 'object in land serving as a guidepost'

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Summary: landmark in Brief

A 'landmark' [land-mahrk] is a recognizable building, monument, or structure that serves as a point of reference for navigation. It can also refer to an event, discovery, or change marking an important stage or turning point in something. Examples include the Eiffel Tower and the discovery of penicillin. Phrases like 'landmark decision' and 'landmark study' denote significant advances in law or science, while idioms like 'make a landmark of something' and 'pass a landmark' imply making something famous or reaching a significant point in a journey.

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