- something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are
- The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline.
- The tower was once a landmark for ships.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- distinctive
- prominent
- famous
- …
- recognize
- designate something
- building
- status
- landmark for
- landmark (in something) an event, a discovery, an invention, etc. that marks an important stage in something synonym milestone
- The ceasefire was seen as a major landmark in the fight against terrorism.
- a landmark decision/ruling in the courts
Extra Examples- The trial was seen as a landmark case.
- The magazine's 150th anniversary was an important publishing landmark.
- It disputes many of the findings of Gill's landmark study.
- a landmark decision on the limits of presidential power
- a landmark decision on gay marriage
- The film is an important landmark in the history of the cinema.
- The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- important
- major
- …
- be
- represent
- decision
- legislation
- ruling
- …
- landmark in
- (especially North American English) a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved
- The residents are seeking landmark status for the building.
- The building has been designated a historical landmark by the Commission.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- distinctive
- prominent
- famous
- …
- recognize
- designate something
- building
- status
- landmark for
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