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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
With most shows now getting the bulk of their 18-49 viewers via streaming, that’s a notable accomplishment.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But even in retirement, when many would be basking in their accomplishments, van den Bosch prefers to share the spotlight with the many co-workers that helped to accelerate design at H&M.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The Democrat has touted his accomplishments as a redo of zoning laws to allow for more building, reduced violent crime, and a tripling of affordable housing.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
These accomplishments will come in bunches.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But even in retirement, when many would be basking in their accomplishments, van den Bosch prefers to share the spotlight with the many co-workers that helped to accelerate design at H&M.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The Democrat has touted his accomplishments as a redo of zoning laws to allow for more building, reduced violent crime, and a tripling of affordable housing.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
These accomplishments will come in bunches.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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Following the success, Google may be planning to integrate the image model into some of its other apps and services.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Having spent large chunks of the past year digging out from under an avalanche of derision, Stevenson has also tasted the spoils of success with the Bears, a two-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week honoree who, in the past two games, has shown flashes of what his best football looks like.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team provided crucial technical expertise and oversight throughout the development, design, and execution phases of the test activities conducted by Anduril, according to the companies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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That means explaining, with specificity, how working from home enables better focus, faster execution, or higher-quality output—and how these benefits help the team or organization perform better overall.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The president of Penn State, Neeli Bendapudi thanked Franklin for his achievements at the university.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is truly a remarkable achievement.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne lost her job as education minister, replaced by civil servant Edouard Geffray.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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As the excitement mounts, lingering questions of purpose and fulfillment bubble to the surface, revealing the hidden costs of fame and the crossroads between love and ambition.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The most extraordinary things a woman can achieve are self-fulfilment and a strong sense of self-identity.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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His support system was, understandably, excited about the realization of a dream.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Like, the realization of all this.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Signs of bacteria from the Clostridiaceae family had previously been found in other mummies from ancient Andean civilizations, linking the individual to a larger cultural context.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Euphoria blends ancient Greek and Chinese therapies, as these two great civilizations developed similar well-being philosophies that emphasize inner peace, unity, and holistic balance.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Employers have both the right and responsibility to protect a respectful, civil culture.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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