as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
Upon successful completion of this initial stage, the companies can apply for up to $400,000 in Phase II grants to commercialize their technology.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
His 56-yard completion to star freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith with 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and Ohio State clinging to an eight-point lead set up the game-clinching touchdown.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
All of these QBs have career completion percentages of at least 63%.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Johnson has brought out the best in Lions QB Jared Goff, who ranked second in the NFL this season in completion percentage (72.4%), passing yards (4,629) and passer rating (111.8) while throwing 37 touchdown passes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
His 56-yard completion to star freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith with 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and Ohio State clinging to an eight-point lead set up the game-clinching touchdown.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
All of these QBs have career completion percentages of at least 63%.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Johnson has brought out the best in Lions QB Jared Goff, who ranked second in the NFL this season in completion percentage (72.4%), passing yards (4,629) and passer rating (111.8) while throwing 37 touchdown passes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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The 2 back-to-back January actions are the culmination of Biden Administration antitrust enforcement efforts to place far greater emphasis on potential harm to labor interests, in addition to the traditional antitrust concern with promoting consumer welfare.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The video was inspired by the Resurrection City encampment that was the culmination of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 Poor People’s Campaign and held on the National Mall that is steps away from the museum.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The story mirrors the original, following a fresh batch of desperate have-nots competing in elementary school games with a sizable fortune for the winners and pitiless execution for the losers.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thirteen federal inmates were executed during Trump's first term, the most under any president in decades, but Biden halted executions after taking office in 2021.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Strategy and Execution: Developing plans and ensuring effective implementation to achieve organizational goals.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of those cases, led by Iowa and North Dakota, seeks to roll back updates to Biden-era rules concerning the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act, one of the nation’s core environmental laws.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Buzzy new evening lounges—including one from Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann—are opening downtown, whereas uptown sees an arrival of new fine dining restaurants that are stylish rather than stuffy.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Wilfred Duncan, Pasadena’s first black firefighter, was among the new arrivals.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has long held Medicare negotiations as one of its key health care accomplishments.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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