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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
David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Announcements are expected in Q1 2026 and a wider casting process to assemble a diverse and accomplished ensemble has begun.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For all Bochy, 70, accomplished in the Bay Area, a reunion doesn’t likely doesn’t make a ton of sense for either party.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
It’s being designed by Isay Weinfeld, who has worked with JHSF on past projects and is among Brazil’s most accomplished contemporary architects, known for incorporating nature into his designs.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Announcements are expected in Q1 2026 and a wider casting process to assemble a diverse and accomplished ensemble has begun.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Over the years, many scientists have suggested that prospecting for He-3 could be accomplished using high-energy gamma rays, in the 20 megaelectron volt (MeV) region.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
For all Bochy, 70, accomplished in the Bay Area, a reunion doesn’t likely doesn’t make a ton of sense for either party.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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No embryos were cultured beyond this point.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bahrain fiercely guards its reputation for natural pearls, having banned the production of cultured versions in 1928, soon after they’d been devised by Kokichi Mikimoto.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Can Skjei, who’s skilled but had a nightmare first season in Nashville, bounce back?—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But in addition to his reputation as a womanizer, Casanova was also a con man, a skilled liar who came from a family of actors and who over the course of his life manipulated and tricked countless people to maintain wealth and status.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Always is going to get positive yards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The behavior may be fueled by those before them who have achieved what a would-be attacker deems a desirable amount of notoriety.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And while many slices at restaurants and bakeries around town are beloved, Kermit’s has achieved legendary status.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The latter were also perhaps more civilized, given the influence of Audi’s 1998 acquisition.—
Iain Macauley,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Get free or cheap coffee without leaving your house, like a civilized person in the age of the internet.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With the technology becoming increasingly adept at creating convincing crowd scenes, manipulating visuals has never been easier.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both Reinsve and Skarsgård give towering performances that will not be denied at Oscar time (for Best Actress and Supporting Actor, respectively), given that Neon, which bought the film at Cannes 2024 before production, is adept at playing the awards game.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While never quite fluent or undeniable against Forest, two goals, 18 shots and nine on target told a basic but eloquent story.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the glamour is undeniable, Bodrum is also grounded in deep history.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Ten of Cups encourages breakthroughs in your social and professional relationships by feeling fulfilled first.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hart stated that Hulk Hogan never fulfilled that traditional responsibility.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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