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
Children's story completions convey a sense of what their family life is like at home, and this provides us with a measure of the extent to which the child is likely to have a secure attachment.
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Howard Steele, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
At completion, Northlake will comprise more than 2,000 homes.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Symbolic finish The timing of the completion is symbolic, if not significant.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Construction is currently underway on a 400-room hotel and event center, which are scheduled for completion sometime in the fall and will total a roughly half-billion dollar investment in the facility.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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Howard Steele, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
At completion, Northlake will comprise more than 2,000 homes.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Symbolic finish The timing of the completion is symbolic, if not significant.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Construction is currently underway on a 400-room hotel and event center, which are scheduled for completion sometime in the fall and will total a roughly half-billion dollar investment in the facility.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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Tres, his sexy, 16-seat counter-dining restaurant in a basement warehouse in Rotterdam, is the culmination of that boundless curiosity.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The indictments are the culmination of a weeks-long investigation by the Texas Rangers, Johnson County judge Christopher Boedeker told WFAA.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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Networking, as an all-encompassing concept, has often been the key to the successes of aspiring business owners worldwide.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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For approximately 25 years, Lee worked on international legal cases to combat injustice and promote human rights, achieving notable success in the high-level world of international courts.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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To mark the occasion, Guinness is honoring record-holder achievements over the last 70 years, including record holders who have been positively impacted by record-breaking in their lives.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, this achievement also highlights the importance of looking at disks from multiple angles.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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And on Sunday, the Hurricanes did it with a complete team effort and a blend of highlight worthy moments and sound execution of fundamentals. Beck, making his Miami debut after transferring in from Georgia, completed 20 of 31 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many such attacks were accompanied by extreme physical violence, including summary executions.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Since the bill’s implementation, there has been pushback from other representatives to repeal its reporting requirement.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team plans to begin long-term demonstration operations in South Korea in 2026 to prepare for industrial-scale implementation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The arrivals of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani inject flair and star power into the Dane’s offensive arsenal.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a young man who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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From prestigious listings such as the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Family Law Power List to accolades like the SuperLawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, the firm's accomplishments reflect its commitment to excellence and making a meaningful impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Federal and state offices will be closed for Labor Day, which celebrates the accomplishments of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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