as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
Upon completion of the transaction, the Widjaja family’s Lyon Investments plans to delist Sinarmas Land from the Singapore Exchange.
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Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Allowance should be tied to tasks or chores Petersen adds that no matter how much the gives, the money is always attached to the completion of maintaining the household.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 May 2025
Tennessee tornado cleanup faces long road to completion A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee last month.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Originally scheduled for completion in January 1985, the bridge will finally open next month.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Allowance should be tied to tasks or chores Petersen adds that no matter how much the gives, the money is always attached to the completion of maintaining the household.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 May 2025
Tennessee tornado cleanup faces long road to completion A strong EF-3 tornado ripped apart Selmer, Tennessee last month.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Originally scheduled for completion in January 1985, the bridge will finally open next month.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Enzo Maresca There’s a particular sort of person who tends to celebrate goals, wins, anything to do with sporting success really, not with obvious expressions of happiness, but with an intensity that might look like anger to the untrained eye.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Acting legend Robert De Niro will also receive an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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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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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Said orders are part of the implementation of a conservative agenda on issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Prior to the arrival of the two F-35B squadrons from Arizona, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni was already the permanent home to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 242 and 121, which operate the same type of jets and provide combat-ready forces for operations in the Western Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Beckham probably didn’t enjoy Miami’s 4-1 collapse in Minnesota on Saturday very much, with the defeat being the team’s heaviest in MLS play since Lionel Messi’s arrival.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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A lot has happened in the quarter century since, and Aguilera is opening up about it all: fame, the ruthless ’00s tabloids, bucking convention, saying no, and—her proudest accomplishment—motherhood.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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