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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt
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as in positive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
it is an accomplished fact that 10th century Norsemen established settlements in Newfoundland
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as in achieved
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency
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Recent Examples of accomplished
Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, inducted in the Class of 1985, and one of the most accomplished players in Bills history.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Mission accomplished, demonstratively.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, inducted in the Class of 1985, and one of the most accomplished players in Bills history.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
And Pattinson is certainly accomplished at moving from twitchy to twitchier, playing the whole thing as a compulsively rational dialogue with himself.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Mission accomplished, demonstratively.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Look for cultured cottage cheese to get an extra dose of probiotics.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Although Cleopatra and Nefertiti are more well-known, Hatshepsut stands out as one of the most skilled and successful female rulers of the ancient world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Manufacturers and employers across diverse industries throughout our state rely on these institutions to educate engineers, health care professionals, teachers, data scientists and other skilled workers emerging from this talent pipeline.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Relations with friends as well as groups will be a positive experience for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One does detect in Iran hawks a kind of 'will to destruction' and hatred of boring, civilized diplomacy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austin Wells was particularly adept, going 4-for-4 from behind the plate.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The gap between image and reality is now undeniable.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But being attuned to our own needs and desires tends to leave us feeling more satisfied and fulfilled and less resentful and angry.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the end of this year’s legislative session, the General Assembly in Annapolis fulfilled its constitutional obligation to pass a balanced budget.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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