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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
Latinas are typically paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with the same educational attainment and are often paid less than white, non-Hispanic men with less educational attainment.
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The state does lag in STEM workers, and the state ranks 26th for educational attainment of its workforce.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
The growth in labor force participation as well as a rise in educational attainment are resulting in income gains for the group, notably about 2.5 times that of non-Hispanic women from 2010 to 2021, the BofA’s report co-authors found.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Define minimum requirements for educational attainment, critical career experiences, and level of functional or technical expertise.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The state does lag in STEM workers, and the state ranks 26th for educational attainment of its workforce.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2024
The growth in labor force participation as well as a rise in educational attainment are resulting in income gains for the group, notably about 2.5 times that of non-Hispanic women from 2010 to 2021, the BofA’s report co-authors found.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Reuters reported in May that the $925 billion PIF was weighing a reorganization, aiming to sharpen its focus on investments that have a higher chance of success.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Brown saw firsthand the benefits of volunteering, and this realization led him to found his first organization, Startups Give Back.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This realization is beginning to trickle down as a series of policy measures.Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Could this lead to a renaissance of creativity, personal fulfillment and community engagement?Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Personal growth and self-improvement will lead to fulfillment.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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