Definition of accomplishmentnext
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the state of being actual or complete a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see

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Recent Examples of accomplishment Another accomplishment, Rabé said, was reorganizing City Hall staff to create two planning positions and adding a dedicated economic development position. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Crossing the finish line As Piedmont Park comes into view, runners will feel the thrill of accomplishment. AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Ellen's Stardust Diner Hart's success is an example of the wide range of accomplishments held by the Miss Subways. Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
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Noun
  • Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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  • The two companies will also produce a behind-the-scenes digital-content series examining the planning and execution required to run a Formula 1 season and a global private aviation operation.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
  • Just as world-class musicians tune their instruments before a performance, CEOs need a disciplined practice for tuning the quality of organizational thinking before strategic execution begins.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning actor will receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival.
    Hanna Rantala, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • That’s a major achievement for the local industry, which has been held back by limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-ready skills.
    Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Fund, set to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for youth worldwide.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Shaun Harper, a USC education professor, warned that restoring the tests would hand the White House a fresh weapon to portray UC as illegally practicing affirmative action.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • There’s also no substitute for the sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment that comes from creating and executing a vision.
    Naveen Jain, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Pickup in-store, online assortment, faster fulfillment, advertising and its Walmart+ service change what Walmart means to more affluent households.
    Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • As Neptune goes retrograde, anxiety creeps in at the realization of your fallibility.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And with that has come a growing sense that the rules haven’t kept pace with the technology — as well as a gradual realization that many of the people on both sides of the e-bike debate aren’t even truly arguing about e-bikes at all.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Outside, civilization briefly surrendered along Seventh Avenue.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Oppenheimer follow-up about a man haunted by defying the gods & dooming civilization — this one fights to avenge his own hubris.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
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  • Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The agency said the implementation of the ceasefire was fragile and tensions are high.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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