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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
This is our big technical accomplishment for this season.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Despite his lifetime ban, Rose's accomplishments as a player remained widely respected.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
There is nothing wrong with speaking about accomplishments in a difficult sport that does involve individual achievements, even in a losing effort.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Although Melo made headlines for his accomplishments while playing in the NBA, his season at ‘Cuse is widely regarded as one of the most exciting times in his career.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
Despite his lifetime ban, Rose's accomplishments as a player remained widely respected.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
There is nothing wrong with speaking about accomplishments in a difficult sport that does involve individual achievements, even in a losing effort.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Although Melo made headlines for his accomplishments while playing in the NBA, his season at ‘Cuse is widely regarded as one of the most exciting times in his career.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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Celebrating success can reinforce morale, build confidence and remind people of what’s working, even when external circumstances feel shaky.—
Irma Becerra,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The execution took place at Florida State Prison near Starke.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
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In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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Trump’s anti-DEI campaign has sought to punish education systems, including CPS, that his administration says discriminate against students based on race.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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One particularly memorable experience was when something that initially seemed like a significant victory—outperforming a competitor in regional sales—soon turned into a stark realization when their groundbreaking smart home technology rendered our product line obsolete.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This realization arrived as my Uber pulled up to the house, a sprawling mansion that sits atop a hill with a view of Kennesaw Mountain.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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And this is one of the reasons why there are some people in the United States who kind of regard Putin as - as - as the savior of - of western civilization, or - or Christianity and so forth, which is obviously kind of a - a perverse view of him as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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In a modern civilization, all three—religion, democracy and international good faith—complement and support each other.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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To an extent, Hurry Up Tomorrow shares DNA with Misery, the Stephen King novel turned Rob Reiner film that raises complex questions about fame, pop culture, and the extremes of fandom.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
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The pop culture history hits shelves on Sept. 2, but fans can get an early sneak peek with the exclusive excerpt below.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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