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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt
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as in positive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
it is an accomplished fact that 10th century Norsemen established settlements in Newfoundland
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as in achieved
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency
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Recent Examples of accomplished
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
As one of the most accomplished producers in history, the late genius and visionary saw a void in American media.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
If his successor is elected, Petro will have accomplished something extraordinary.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
May was also an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums of his own and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
As one of the most accomplished producers in history, the late genius and visionary saw a void in American media.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
Verb
The company has already accomplished the first goal but is unlikely to meet the second, after cancelling the all-electric Lanzador (though the high-riding GT may see release as a plug-in hybrid).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
If his successor is elected, Petro will have accomplished something extraordinary.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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Inside, the 56-room hotel feels intimate and cultured.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Visitors to Pike Place Market can fortify themselves with a bracing to-go cup at Rachel’s Ginger Beer or a scoop of cultured gelato from Hellenika Cultured Creamery, a nearly intellectual alternative to ice cream, before crossing the new pedestrian-only Overlook Walk.—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Additionally, Margolin highlighted that Chevron plans to maintain a 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day plateau in the Permian Basin, driven by operational efficiencies achieved under its current program.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Battery life is up to ten hours — that’s the same as the previous model managed, even though this one gets 20% cooler, though note that this figure is achieved with the Reon Pocket Pro Plus on its second-highest setting, not the top-most, frostiest level.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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No civilized country in the world will do that.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Become adept at framing the work in terms of outcomes that matter to stakeholders.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The host was particularly adept at engaging his guests in authentic conversations about grief, such as when Andrew Garfield spoke about the recent death of his mother, or Colbert appeared as the interviewee on CNN to discuss it with Anderson Cooper.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Fiercely loyal, Al Attiyah always credited the emir’s vision, though industry contemporaries stress that his own role in driving Qatar’s energy boom was undeniable.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Jake Elliott’s legacy is undeniable, but his recent performance is concerning, to say the least.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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There was some progress in specific territories, but the promise of total demobilization is still far from being fulfilled.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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The driver of the car, identified as Grafton, requested a ride to the hospital, and Samuelson fulfilled that request.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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