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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
In a post on X, Banks reshared a post from a user commending Rowling’s against-the-odds rise to fame, listing out the author’s various accomplishments and challenges at different ages.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
My other greatest accomplishment is being a parent to Nell and having Lara as my wife.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
No matter the accomplishments of a high school wrestler, competing at the highest level of the sport in college is an entirely different animal.
—Stephen Tobey, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
My other greatest accomplishment is being a parent to Nell and having Lara as my wife.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
No matter the accomplishments of a high school wrestler, competing at the highest level of the sport in college is an entirely different animal.
—Stephen Tobey, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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They are matched for the third-most instances of this kind of success.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of the limited series, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, Netflix is developing a second installment.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to die on Tuesday despite a judge's order last week temporarily halting the execution in a ruling that was overturned by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The companies that will thrive will be the ones that stop measuring effort and start amplifying execution.—
Kinga Vajda,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Following these achievements, Alvaro candidly spoke to me about his mindset going into the Great World Race.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Weldon served in Congress for 14 years, with his most notable achievement being the Weldon Amendment, which prevents discrimination against hospitals or insurance plans that refuse to provide or pay for abortions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Mark’s decision to reintegrate; Helly’s attempt to carve her own path after her outie’s violation; Dylan G’s budding relationship with his own outie’s wife; and Irving’s dawning realizations about the true nature of Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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What had inspired him to follow in Muir’s path was the sudden realization that California’s natural beauty could be so easily destroyed.—
Elaine Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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The resort is but a scab on the land, the veneer of civilization even thinner.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the figurines’ close resemblance to those found in Guatemala suggests that a shared culture and civilization may have existed in both areas.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Bible tells the story of many faith traditions, cultures, and civilizations striving to be free.—
Rev. Dr. Serene Jones,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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Our mission is to create a cinematic experience that bridges cultures and generations, combining timeless storytelling with cutting-edge technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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