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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
That is not an insignificant accomplishment.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Morrison also believes the Turkish rider’s accomplishments are comparable with some of the biggest stars of MotoGP.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
After months of intensive care, Good Sprout managed to place nearly all of the birds with adopters — an impressive accomplishment given the scale and complexity of the rescue.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Morrison also believes the Turkish rider’s accomplishments are comparable with some of the biggest stars of MotoGP.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
After months of intensive care, Good Sprout managed to place nearly all of the birds with adopters — an impressive accomplishment given the scale and complexity of the rescue.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department announced a series of actions on Friday aimed at restoring and expanding the use of the federal death penalty, including new execution methods and efforts to speed up capital cases.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The federal government has not previously included firing squad as a method of execution in its protocols, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, his earlier achievements at Borussia Dortmund, as well as Liverpool, meant there was plenty of goodwill knocking around and no obvious appetite for change, even on the internet.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Appreciate moments of athletic achievement.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The measure will provide stable, predictable increases in education funding of up to 2 percent annually over 10 years, and mandates a yearly public audit so Coloradans can see exactly where every dollar goes.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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With attention naturally finding you, this is a call to prioritize your self-image, heart’s desires and personal fulfillment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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That realization turned his life around.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For more than two dozen players, Thursday night marks the realization of their lifelong NFL dreams.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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And so there’s a near infinite way of telling the story of human civilization through the prism of drugs.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kolona itself has a long history of occupation by various civilizations and was also an ancient site of worship.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also includes the implementation of a public online database displaying information on DCF’s performance comparable to federal standards and additional mandatory training for DCF employees.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers passed a technical fix to the Maryland Second Look Act, resolving barriers that undermined the law’s implementation.—
Nicole D. Porter,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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