accomplishment

noun

ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt How to pronounce accomplishment (audio)
Definition of accomplishmentnext
1
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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2
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 The Conrad Prebys Ramona Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego members ended the day with two major accomplishments. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Any detailing of Wells’ accomplishments has to start with his greatest loss. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Their accomplishments fueled Max’s desire to wear the maize and blue. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 And like the Bred Air Jordan 11, the Concord style has a rich on-court history tied to some of Michael Jordan’s most impressive accomplishments. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
  1. success
  2. execution
  3. achievement
  4. education
  5. fulfillment
  6. realization
  7. civilization
  8. implementation
Noun
  • And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The victory snapped a streak that had beguiled the second-year franchise even in the midst of an unprecedented level of success for an expansion team in the WNBA.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of success
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  • At night, Axira leads a secret operation, smuggling the ruler’s Heartfillers — until one mistake results in her execution date, per the book’s synopsis.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the jury recommending life without parole, the judge went against their wishes and imposed a state execution.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • They may be based on financial need, academic achievement, athletics, talents, interests or your field of study.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • During his career, Malo received a host of awards, including the Air Canada Award from the Canadian Academy of Film and Television in 1994 and a lifetime achievement Jutra prize in 2011 for his contributions to the Quebec film industry.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievement
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  • Gates is optimistic about AI's potential impact on healthcare, education, agriculture, scientific research, government services, small businesses, and more.
    — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To grow its talent pool, GSK India has early career programs such as the xCEL Trainee Program for graduates and initiatives like the GSK Scholars Programme, which aims to support students pursuing STEM education in the country.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This article is part of our Life on the Other Side of the Game series, which looks at the lessons former athletes have learned in retirement about success, fulfillment and perspective.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • Cantu’s wife, who heard her husband, then exits the home and comes to the horrid realization that her husband is dead or dying on the front yard.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That realization led to the Prebys Foundation’s Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative that connects the community with experiences in arts, culture, and nature.
    — Grant Oliphant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of realization
Noun
  • In other words, the movement sees liberalism not as the foundation but as the cancer of Western civilization.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences The name Anasazi refers to the Native American civilization that once inhabited the Four Corners region, renowned for their cliff dwellings and recognized as the ancestors of today's Pueblo peoples.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • The current implementation also takes about 69 seconds to run on an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor, leaving substantial scope for optimization.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The implementation of these checks and balances can be seen as tactical and their uses have evolved over time in ways the Founders might not have envisioned.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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