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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
One of Vulcan’s early accomplishments was the first use of terrorism charges against an MS-13 leader.
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The visibility conversation is about making sure your accomplishments — the right ones — get seen and rewarded.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
This praise comes as Mysterio continues to build an impressive list of accomplishments.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s 70-minute remarks resembled those from a campaign event, touting his accomplishments and bashing his political rivals, but to an eerily quiet audience of military brass.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
The visibility conversation is about making sure your accomplishments — the right ones — get seen and rewarded.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
This praise comes as Mysterio continues to build an impressive list of accomplishments.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s 70-minute remarks resembled those from a campaign event, touting his accomplishments and bashing his political rivals, but to an eerily quiet audience of military brass.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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Following the success, Google may be planning to integrate the image model into some of its other apps and services.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Having spent large chunks of the past year digging out from under an avalanche of derision, Stevenson has also tasted the spoils of success with the Bears, a two-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week honoree who, in the past two games, has shown flashes of what his best football looks like.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The execution was off, but the call was the right one at the perfect time.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Another canvas which adapts well to nearly any shade thrown its way is the Air Jordan 12, which will soon take on a new white-and-green execution that’s said to be inspired by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
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Surveys suggest one of her most popular achievements has been the expansion of social support programs for millions of citizens, including seniors, students, single mothers and women in general.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the excitement mounts, lingering questions of purpose and fulfillment bubble to the surface, revealing the hidden costs of fame and the crossroads between love and ambition.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The most extraordinary things a woman can achieve are self-fulfilment and a strong sense of self-identity.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His support system was, understandably, excited about the realization of a dream.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Like, the realization of all this.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This line may singlehandedly fast-track the downfall of civilization.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Human beings, the only intelligent, advanced civilization known to us, have only been around for a couple of hundred thousand years.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Employers have both the right and responsibility to protect a respectful, civil culture.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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