1
as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
Workday’s attainment of ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system further underscores the importance of proactive governance.
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Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit, however, doesn’t seek damages related to her educational attainment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Even with the same level of educational attainment, income disparities persist between low-income students and their wealthier peers.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Tiffany told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the group’s focus on a loss of educational attainment during the pandemic also resonates with Wisconsin parents.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit, however, doesn’t seek damages related to her educational attainment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Even with the same level of educational attainment, income disparities persist between low-income students and their wealthier peers.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Tiffany told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the group’s focus on a loss of educational attainment during the pandemic also resonates with Wisconsin parents.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
Noun
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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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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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And capturing demand requires cash on hand to keep up with inventory, advertising, and fulfillment expenses.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And yet there is a quiet fulfillment in removing one at a time.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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