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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
Garnish with a straw balanced atop the foam and a sense of accomplishment.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Here are some tips for developing resilience: Build positive beliefs in your abilities: Believe in your strengths and accomplishments to cope with challenges and setbacks to reach your goals.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Still, none of this minimizes Manning’s historic accomplishments, his reliability and durability, his impressive handling of being the face of New York football for so long.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
First established in 2006 and administered by the Oceanside High School Foundation, the Hall of Fame honors the accomplishments of over 100 former Pirate students who have distinguished themselves through their life and careers, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Here are some tips for developing resilience: Build positive beliefs in your abilities: Believe in your strengths and accomplishments to cope with challenges and setbacks to reach your goals.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Still, none of this minimizes Manning’s historic accomplishments, his reliability and durability, his impressive handling of being the face of New York football for so long.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
First established in 2006 and administered by the Oceanside High School Foundation, the Hall of Fame honors the accomplishments of over 100 former Pirate students who have distinguished themselves through their life and careers, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The success is driven by Fairlife’s Core Power protein shake brand, which remains a popular staple at many grocery stores and does not have many direct market-leading competitors.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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That’s crazy to me: divine love shown to us through a disgusting and emaciated corpse hanging on a tool of execution.—
Mike Lowenberg,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Idaho makes key move on firing squad executions ahead of Bryan Kohberger trial.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Women are underrepresented at every stage - from education to entrepreneurship.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Project 2025 noted that the Civil Penalty Fund was created both to provide money to compensate victims of financial rip-offs and to fund programs in financial literacy and consumer education.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Often, spending on gifts or experiencing the satisfaction of giving provides a sense of relief and fulfillment.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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With Shop Pay, customers are able to finalize orders quicker and with our implementation of Shopify Plus and Shopify POS, customers are able to access more inventory through omnichannel fulfillment.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their journey was one of realization—that sometimes, the person you’re meant to be with has been by your side all along.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Edward is paralyzed by the realization that shedding your skin, your name, and your history isn’t transformation but a futile disavowal.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lamar often shows respect and admiration to Hispanic culture; Lamar collaborated with designer Willy Chavarria for his line of clothes for the Super Bowl.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Borealis will sail through Spain and Portugal, blending Iberian culture with this astronomical spectacle.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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