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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
Nothing more needs to be said to exhibit the chasm about to open up between two young women who share much in the way of gentility, elegance and accomplishments.
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Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The emotional and spiritual endpoint for most Camino routes in Santiago de Compostela—the overwhelming sense of accomplishment—is indescribable.
—Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Put simply, general relativity took the idea of special relativity and unified it with the idea of gravitation, creating the powerful framework that many would argue was Einstein’s greatest scientific accomplishment.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
The original Brian de Palma movie from 1976 put King on the Hollywood map, but its lesser sophomore year still gives Greer a unique accomplishment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The emotional and spiritual endpoint for most Camino routes in Santiago de Compostela—the overwhelming sense of accomplishment—is indescribable.
—Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Put simply, general relativity took the idea of special relativity and unified it with the idea of gravitation, creating the powerful framework that many would argue was Einstein’s greatest scientific accomplishment.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
The original Brian de Palma movie from 1976 put King on the Hollywood map, but its lesser sophomore year still gives Greer a unique accomplishment.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Public trials and executions are being used to instil fear in the population and as a deterrent.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the outcome was decided on the final play, Mazzotta said his team’s first defeat of the season came down lack of execution earlier in the game, particularly in the fourth quarter.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cellphone usage continues to be one of the most contentious issues for education leaders.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those areas include voting, healthcare, and education literature.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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And for many, that realization has come too late.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This sign will have realizations about their want for selfless, supportive relationships.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On a planet with 10 percent carbon dioxide, a technological civilization would need to last for at least 280,000 years for humanity to have even one neighbor in the galaxy living at the same time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Pulling this off while also building a culture that manages change effectively and shares the benefits of agentic AI inclusively is the key here.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This was American-on-American violence enabled by American culture and American laws.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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