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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
Every year that passes, the list of Bad Bunny’s accomplishments gets longer.
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Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Clark's individual accomplishments during her rise to stardom over the last couple of years dominated media coverage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Among Arison’s top accomplishments as Heat owner was helping to bring Pat Riley to the organization prior to the 1995-96 season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
As for her own legacy, Johnson will not soon be forgotten - and not just for her accomplishments on the track.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
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Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Clark's individual accomplishments during her rise to stardom over the last couple of years dominated media coverage.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Among Arison’s top accomplishments as Heat owner was helping to bring Pat Riley to the organization prior to the 1995-96 season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
As for her own legacy, Johnson will not soon be forgotten - and not just for her accomplishments on the track.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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His next challenge will be sustaining that level of success over the course of a 10-plus year career to follow the footsteps of the duo that came ushered him into the league.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Iraq, executions nearly quadrupled over a year, the report said.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a world where AI handles more of the planning, execution, and reporting, what’s left for humans? McKinsey reports that 38% of companies are already repurposing time saved by AI automation toward entirely new activities.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Support perseverance and passion for long-term goals: Support sustained effort and a growth mindset rather than grades or achievement for achievement's sake.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Praises for Kai's newest sartorial achievement were sung loudly by her mom and dad, who showed their love on Instagram.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This program was designed to teach designers the business side of their craft, a topic often overlooked in traditional design education.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The pandemic only exacerbated these disparities, and today, young Chicagoans are navigating a climate in which their education, safety and well-being are under threat.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That was such a cool realization, but the match is already lit.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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As April unfolds, the moon will reach its peak in your sign (April 12), bringing forth a pivotal realization or personal awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The sacred plant, long defiled, heralded, as in the time of the Inca and all the ancient civilizations of the Andes, as a gift of the gods.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The problem is that great nations throughout the history of Western civilization have been crossroads nations.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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By Laura Jackson The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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