Corner
Corner noun - A point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs.
Usage example: the president believes that we have turned a corner in the war on drugs
Milepost and corner are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Milepost" instead a noun "Corner".
Nearby Words: cornered, cornering
Milepost
Milepost noun - A point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs.
Usage example: a milepost in the development of a global economy
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