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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
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
With a focus on sharing survivors’ stories, Elizabeth is an accomplished author, TV correspondent, motivational speaker, philanthropist and victims’ rights advocate.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 June 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Fair to say that the Ichiban has already accomplished its primary objective of getting moto nerds to drool over it on their phone screens – even though there is little likelihood that it will be built as it is envisioned.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Collier, who is also an accomplished vocalist, will be accompanied in this performance by Mountain View’s own guitar wiz Laura Chavez.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
With a focus on sharing survivors’ stories, Elizabeth is an accomplished author, TV correspondent, motivational speaker, philanthropist and victims’ rights advocate.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 June 2025
Verb
Capturing back-to-back 500s was a rare feat previously accomplished by just three drivers, seven-time winner Richard Petty, four-time winner Cale Yarborough and Sterling Marlin.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Fair to say that the Ichiban has already accomplished its primary objective of getting moto nerds to drool over it on their phone screens – even though there is little likelihood that it will be built as it is envisioned.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
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The process is longest for tuberculosis, which requires samples to be cultured, grown naturally on special plates covered with nutrients, before they can be tested.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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His style is based on a unique blend of physicality and cultured in-possession play.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Before June 8, the skilled and respected ABC News television journalist Terry Moran was neither a household name nor political lightning rod.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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The necessary conditions are in place: computational power, broad access to distribution channels, a growing pool of skilled talent and rising global demand.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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More recent performances do not make for such positive reading (four defeats and two draws in six Nations League matches, against Italy, Denmark and Sweden, both draws impressively coming against the latter).—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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But even while reviews for F1 have been overwhelmingly positive and the two-and-a-half-hour race thriller is predicted to top all other wide-release movies this weekend, pulling in somewhere between $45 million and $55 million domestically, profitability remains something of a long shot.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Iran has been stringing along international watchdogs and civilized nations for years regarding its nuclear program.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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The whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilized society responds to terrorists.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The Arts District Liberty Station has long been adept at adaptive reuse and historic building management, while Cygnet Theatre has a 22-year history of building relationships in the arts community, along with a dedicated patron base.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The legal profession has long been adept at guarding its business model, so such changes are likely not on the immediate horizon.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Despite the fridge’s undeniable importance in keeping our food fresh, beverages perfectly chilled, and kitchens fully functional, many of us cut corners and take shortcuts when cleaning this appliance.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Pickens had his off-field issues with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his talent is undeniable.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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That’s compared to only 55% of women who feel fulfilled still working a nine-to-five job for someone else.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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School leaders believed other records that might have fulfilled the requests contained too much private information and were excluded from public record under student privacy laws.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The green version, limited to 78 pieces and sold by Louis Erard, uses a polished 42mm stainless steel case and is paired with a black toad leather strap.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This is a more desperate firefight than a polished enemy dispatch.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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