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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
this improvement in your time for a 10K road race is quite an achievement!
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as in execution
the doing of an action
what you're asking is the achievement of a miracle
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
you should be proud of the achievement of your goals
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Recent Examples of achievement
This, the suit claims, has resulted in an achievement gap between white students and students of color.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
Additionally, in a late-breaking move that honors one of the most original minds to put ideas on that blank page, Stiehm announced that the WGA will give a lifetime achievement award posthumously to David Lynch.
—Stuart Miller, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, who received a lifetime achievement Golden Bear at the opening ceremony, made some pointed political comments, but they were applauded and celebrated by all in the room.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
To start, the couple attended the 2025 Goya Awards in Granada on Saturday, February 8, where the American Gigolo star received a lifetime achievement honor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
Additionally, in a late-breaking move that honors one of the most original minds to put ideas on that blank page, Stiehm announced that the WGA will give a lifetime achievement award posthumously to David Lynch.
—Stuart Miller, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Scottish actress Tilda Swinton, who received a lifetime achievement Golden Bear at the opening ceremony, made some pointed political comments, but they were applauded and celebrated by all in the room.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
To start, the couple attended the 2025 Goya Awards in Granada on Saturday, February 8, where the American Gigolo star received a lifetime achievement honor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
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The success of similar venues on Chicago’s lakefront, such as those at North Beach, demonstrates the potential impact.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
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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This level of visibility can not only keep you accountable but also reinforce the connection between identity, execution and results.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bless also integrates adaptive verification methods, such as weighted averages for data retrieval and consensus mechanisms for complex tasks, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and seamless execution across a diverse computing network.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Placing summaries of your background and accomplishments on social networking channels and participating in those organizations opens doors in a way that in-person conferences and networking events used to in pre-pandemic times.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 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
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The retailer also plans to close its San Bernardino e-commerce fulfillment center — one of 15 such centers across the United States — once its lease ends in May.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Feb. 2025
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About three-quarters of employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Garner, a town located near Raleigh, voted against joining a grassroots labor organization called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, the National Labor Relations Board announced over the weekend .—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu instructed negotiators to leave for Cairo on Monday to discuss further implementation of the ceasefire's first phase, as issues over delivery of shelter materials continue.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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That provision is outlined in Envision Evanston 2045, for which the timeline for implementation has recently been dramatically extended.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Romeo + Juliet played its final performance at Circle in the Square on Sunday, February 16.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Still, while there were improvements in the Ebola response that can be attributable to the WHO, the organization’s dismal performance during the Covid-19 pandemic suggests that these reforms remain insufficient.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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