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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
The department gathers nationwide education data, informing policy decisions and identifying achievement gaps.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Fellowship recognizes Cruise’s achievements across a decades-spanning career, as well as his contribution to the U.K. film industry as a producer who has shot numerous projects in Britain.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Following these achievements, Alvaro candidly spoke to me about his mindset going into the Great World Race.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Fellowship recognizes Cruise’s achievements across a decades-spanning career, as well as his contribution to the U.K. film industry as a producer who has shot numerous projects in Britain.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Following these achievements, Alvaro candidly spoke to me about his mindset going into the Great World Race.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
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As a business owner, fostering an environment that promotes positivity, whether through workplace culture, networking, or personal mindset, can directly impact financial decision-making and success.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Gay felt confident that success awaited her in Atlanta, where many movies and TV series are filmed.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Another clip verified by CNN shows a militant dragging a middle-aged man – identified by local sources as villager Yazan Mostafa – out to his execution, carried by other unidentified fighters.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN,
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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Rebuilding the social fabric while transitioning to a new economy takes time, but 20 years in Huna Totem points to language revitalization among its accomplishments at Icy Strait Point.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Much of the concern stems from high-profile data breaches, and the growing realization that our digital footprints are permanent.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
25 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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And though these accomplishments were largely achieved under the leadership of previous CDC Directors who were medical doctors, in recent decades, the agency’s posture has drifted toward analysis and communication, and away from implementation.—
Michael Mina,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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The committee agreed with the governor’s proposal to require that all 24 school systems develop countywide Blueprint implementation plans focused strictly on community schools.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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The event features live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, pop-up surprises, retail takeovers, a Jonas trading post, trivia, games, immersive experiences, an interactive art installation, keynote event, karaoke, a Camp Rock bar, special guests, mini golf and exclusive merch.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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The performance marked the first time the Dead offshoot had played the American Beauty classic since Lesh’s death.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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