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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
The movements in the precious metal markets in the run-up to this year’s Games in Italy, however, have drawn new attention to the real value of the athletes’ accomplishment.
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Jacqueline Gu, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
At 22-years-old, Gu’s accomplishments have already mounted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
So there’s this rush to kind of unfurl actual accomplishments.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
For one thing, the 6-foot-5 guard is a four-year starter, a rare accomplishment.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jacqueline Gu, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
At 22-years-old, Gu’s accomplishments have already mounted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
So there’s this rush to kind of unfurl actual accomplishments.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
For one thing, the 6-foot-5 guard is a four-year starter, a rare accomplishment.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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Romero’s partnership with Micky van de Ven was the bedrock of Spurs’ success in last season’s Europa League.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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This, if gone unchecked or unaccounted for, can lead to a lack of execution, less command in the strike zone and a higher walk rate because of it.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Most appeared to be young men thrown into the pit without care, leading archaeologists to suspect that the site marks the aftermath of a skirmish, battle or mass execution.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing event on Sunday, made the mistake of jumping for joy while celebrating her big achievement.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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As uniform payment for attorneys changes the landscape of family law, training and education are at the forefront of the conversation.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Penguin Random House Canada does not currently provide direct order fulfillment from this Web site.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the slow return of his memories comes the realization of his mission, which is to identify the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then comes a realization many families quietly face.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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At various events, Musk has detailed his vision for a Martian settlement, framing it as a necessary backup for civilization.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Golden State is at a critical juncture in textile waste management, with the implementation of SB 707 catalyzing a circular economy.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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