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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
Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves during their longest era of sustained success and was among the most accomplished managers in baseball history, has died at 84, the team announced Saturday.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The previous record was 11, accomplished four times and last on June 19, 2023, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
Two weeks ago — teamed up with his more accomplished brother, Matt — Fitzpatrick won the PGA Tour’s lone team event in New Orleans and, well, is quite fortunate the Tour counts all A’s the same.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves during their longest era of sustained success and was among the most accomplished managers in baseball history, has died at 84, the team announced Saturday.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
Gazing up around Petco Park, Prior marveled at what the organization has accomplished with the downtown ballpark.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The previous record was 11, accomplished four times and last on June 19, 2023, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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Build out your pearl collection with the cultured finds below.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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The strongest properties employ skilled, adaptive practitioners who adjust to the guest in front of them rather than march through a rigid itinerary — wellness, the experts argue, should feel intuitive rather than prescriptive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Jobs requiring technically skilled professionals also tend to offer greater stability than many other roles due to high demand for specialized expertise, according to research from LiveCareer.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Asian markets climbed, led by Japan's Nikkei , while major bourses in Europe are also set for a positive end to the trading week.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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If patients test positive, the app provides information on booking follow-up care appointments.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
22 May 2026
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But Jeffries’s efforts, which have achieved mixed results, have also elicited concerns from some of his supporters.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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But the specific French dispensation—the idea that a man’s erotic life exists outside the moral world of his other obligations, that the wife and the mistress are a civilized arrangement, that desire is sovereign—this mythology did not make the crossing with me, or did not survive it intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The soundness of an investment strategy or deal is undeniable as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In some ways, Rashad has fulfilled that promise.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The honor fulfilled late owner Joan Payson’ decades-old wish to retire the number after the Say Hey Kid’s playing days.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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