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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
Again, a system that disguises a student’s lack of skill attainment is not kind, but cruel.
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Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The metro area ranks 149th in educational attainment and 147th in quality and attainment gap, placing it firmly last among the 150 largest U.S. cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
From age 5, a child in the U.S. will spend an average of 17.3 years in formal education, according to the OECD.
Mexico ranks last in educational attainment, while Colombia ranks last in years in education.
—Caleb McCullough, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Strong gains in bachelor’s degree attainment and graduate employment rates were seen in smaller college towns like Cambridge, MA, and Ann Arbor, MI, suggesting that these markets are actively developing their own robust career ecosystems.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
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Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The metro area ranks 149th in educational attainment and 147th in quality and attainment gap, placing it firmly last among the 150 largest U.S. cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
From age 5, a child in the U.S. will spend an average of 17.3 years in formal education, according to the OECD.
Mexico ranks last in educational attainment, while Colombia ranks last in years in education.
—Caleb McCullough, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Strong gains in bachelor’s degree attainment and graduate employment rates were seen in smaller college towns like Cambridge, MA, and Ann Arbor, MI, suggesting that these markets are actively developing their own robust career ecosystems.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Carter is attempting to take the upside of his group and guide it into a positive realization on the field.—
Mike Kaye
July 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Expansion: Focus on upsell activity, executive sponsor engagement and ROI realization.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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