landmark
noun
land·mark
ˈland-ˌmärk 
1
: an object (such as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land
2
a
: a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality
b
: an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures
3
: an event or development that marks a turning point or a stage
4
: a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest
especially
: one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation
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Examples of landmark in a Sentence
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco.
The battlefield is a national historical landmark.
The moon landing is a landmark in space exploration.
The decision was a landmark in legal history.
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The Battle of Marathon was a landmark event in Greek history, coming to embody Hellenic freedom and a unified identity for centuries thereafter.
—Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
This landmark series will look at the 24 hours before and after Diana’s death in forensic detail and follow the story through to her funeral one week later when the world mourned the passing of an icon.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The first, 43 years ago, was a 'lesson learned'
With landmark 'Inside the NBA' trade, ESPN and boss Jimmy Pitaro win big
Canadiens weekly notebook: Christian Dvorak is providing what's expected of him
The Bounce: 'Inside the NBA' is officially saved!
—New York Times, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmark. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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landmark
noun
land·mark
ˈlan(d)-ˌmärk
1
: an object that marks the boundary of land
2
a
: a usually large object on land that is easy to see and can help a person find the way to a place near it
b
: an important building or monument
historical landmarks
3
: an event that marks a turning point
Medical Definition
landmark
noun
land·mark
-ˌmärk
1
: an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures (as in surgical procedures)
2
: a point on the body or skeleton from which anthropological measurements are taken
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