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
Certification could come after the completion of flight two, which is expected to launch in late spring.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Sanders owns the all-time FBS record for completion percentage at 71.8%.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
If the couple can steer this project to completion, the venue can host everything from weddings to festivals, helping the couple recoup some of their investment.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The project completion date must be set within 90 days of work completion or Jan. 31, 2026, whichever comes first, with direct expenses related to film production in Japan eligible for funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Sanders owns the all-time FBS record for completion percentage at 71.8%.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
If the couple can steer this project to completion, the venue can host everything from weddings to festivals, helping the couple recoup some of their investment.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The project completion date must be set within 90 days of work completion or Jan. 31, 2026, whichever comes first, with direct expenses related to film production in Japan eligible for funding.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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The 4,000-square-foot unit at 425 Broome Street is the culmination of a series of pop-ups that the brand has opened around the world over the past six years.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s tariffs are the culmination of a decades-long shift in political perceptions in the United States, in which trade has gone from an unalloyed good to the source of all ills.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Anything but success in the Champions League next season will not be good enough going forward.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Support perseverance and passion for long-term goals: Support sustained effort and a growth mindset rather than grades or achievement for achievement's sake.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Praises for Kai's newest sartorial achievement were sung loudly by her mom and dad, who showed their love on Instagram.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Iraq, executions nearly quadrupled over a year, the report said.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the implementation of these systems must be carefully balanced against privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The most recent date for implementation was the first half of 2025.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, he was imprisoned in the CECOT mega-prison near Tecoluca, a facility central to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The arrival of Netflix accelerated the idea that on-demand viewing is the norm rather than the exception.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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