accomplishment

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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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Recent Examples of accomplishment Well-known for her accomplishments in both IndyCar and NASCAR, Patrick argues that physical demands pose a substantial hurdle for women in racing. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 But one of the pivotal accomplishments this year for SpaceX came Oct. 13 when the rocket booster was able to steer autonomously back to the landing pad, where it was caught with two giant mechanical arms. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024 The big picture: Brantley, who is influenced by African, classical and Harlem Renaissance art styles, was chosen by a panel of judges to create a statue reflecting Louis' accomplishments not in the boxing ring, but in golf, according to a news release. Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 Being able to produce such an intricate affair — from the decorating to the cooking to the conversation — was seen as an accomplishment at the time, per Julier. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accomplishment 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
  • This collaboration signifies a promising chapter for the Buffalo Bills, uniting sports legends from different arenas to contribute to the team’s future success.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The offseason trades that brought Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges to New York reshaped the team’s identity, but the chemistry necessary for sustained success remains elusive.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Over the past 15 years, the state has not carried out any executions, though federal officials conducted 13 executions in 2020 and 2021 at the federal prison in Terre Haute.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders who excel at execution combine discipline with flexibility.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.
    Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Others say there are opportunities for even greater achievements.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Offering property tax assistance through education about exemptions or short-term loans.
    Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The present agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland directly defies the realization of these goals.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As if that’s not enough, there is also a concerted effort to further overstretch into proclaiming the imminent realization of artificial superintelligence (ASI).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • McCarthy’s harrowing post apocalyptic tale of a boy and his father making their way through a wasteland populated by the degraded remains of human civilization is brilliantly adapted by Larcenet.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Between the lines: Both billionaires could make an astronomical amount of money from their space ventures even if their dreams of building space civilizations don't come to fruition.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Established in late 2020, nearly 30 years after it was first proposed, the Smithsonian component must represent the art, history, and culture of a diverse population of 64 million Latinx Americans, with roots in more than 30 countries across North and Latin America and the Caribbean.
    Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Going even further back, scholars say that the fascination can be traced to a swirling blizzard of nostalgia, music, popular literature, the rise of Victorian mass culture ‒ and even the Little Ice Age.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

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