You can get in touch with me at Hotel Landmark.
Source: tatoeba (29718)
Landmark
/ˈlændmɑːk/
Synonyms for "landmark" (175 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Noun(15 words)
watershedaltamiraanniversariesattractionbenchmarkbreakthroughcairnschâteauxcommon anatomical featureconspicuouscultural milestonedefiningdestination markersedificeepoch defining moment
Adjective(6 words)
architectural monumentcrucial momentdutch momentepoch-making changeepoch-making discoveryepoch-making event
Strong matches (53)
Adjective(19 words)
epoch-making eventsgeographic featuregreat achievementgroundbreaking conceptshistoric developmenthistoric milestonehistoric objecthistoric object valuehistoric periodhistoric personhistoric political changehistoric societal changehistoric systemhistoric technological upheavalhistoric treatyhistoricalhistorical eventhistorical milestonehistorical occurrence
Noun(13 words)
epochal shifteye catchinggatepostgiza plateaugroundbreakguideposthistorichistoric cultural achievementhistoric turning pointhistoric watershed momenthistorical achievementhistorically significantland feature
Related words (87)
lightshipmain pointmain thingmajormarkmarkermaterial pointmeatmenhirmilepostmilestonemomentousmonumentname of the gamenotablenoteworthynubpharospithpivot
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pivotalplatformpointreal issuesalient pointseamarkseminalsignificantsine qua nonsubstancesubstantive pointthe bottom linethe pointtowerturning pointwatchtowerwatershed
Adjective(16 words)
major paradigm shiftingmajor turning pointmajor turning pointsmonumental sculpturenational marvelpersonal milestonespivotal changepivotal turning-pointpublic monumentremarkable eventrevolutionary actscientific turning pointsignificant breakthroughspanish influenciaturning point in scienceturning-point era
Noun(33 words)
mark the momentmastoid processmilepostsmilestonemilestone in educationmilestonesmodelmonumentmost groundbreakingnavigational cuenotablephysics eventpivotalpoiprominentrecognizablereference pointshowplacesightsignificant
Show 13 more words
standardsteeplestourist magnetturning pointturning-pointturning-point decisionturning-point momentwatershed eventwatershed momentwatershed policywatershed policy impactwatershedsyardstick
Determiner(1 words)
most turning-point
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: watershed, altamira, anniversaries, architectural monument, attraction.
- Sentence evidence is available for landmark, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "landmark".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "landmark"
Keep "landmark" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "landmark" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "landmark", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "landmark" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
7 entrieshistoric landmarklandmark achievementlandmark buildinglandmark decisionlandmark eventlandmark policylandmark study
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
I wish to know a landmark nearby so I can find my way there.
Source: tatoeba (50949)
With its plush surroundings and detailed attention to guest service, the landmark five-star hotel was the preferred choice of visiting royalty, business people, landed aristocracy and film stars.
Source: tatoeba (3854086)
This event can be called a new landmark of cooperation in information exchange between China and Kazakhstan.
Source: tatoeba (5754056)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "landmark"?
Closest matches include watershed, altamira, anniversaries, architectural monument, attraction.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "landmark"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.