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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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
An accomplished tenor saxophonist and writer, his connection to the music is so extensive and deep that most of his conversation centers on jazz—his favorite songs, memorable gigs, teaching the music to young people, and, importantly, his friendship with Sonny Rollins.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Kerr is also an accomplished musician, having put out an EP of country music, Roots Under Me, in 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
An accomplished tenor saxophonist and writer, his connection to the music is so extensive and deep that most of his conversation centers on jazz—his favorite songs, memorable gigs, teaching the music to young people, and, importantly, his friendship with Sonny Rollins.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The same task can be accomplished with a pruning saw and sweat equity.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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The end result is a cultured information of markets that supports thoughtful techniques, reliable forecasting and knowledgeable positioning without pointless complexity.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Marty is not cultured, colorful and neurotic with a penchant for Yiddish outbursts.—
David Colman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every industry now faces some form of scarcity – skilled labor, components, energy, fabrication capacity, or regulatory throughput.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat again played Adebayo and Ware together and the results were again positive.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is one bit of positive news — despite the high prices, most analysts don’t see any fuel shortages on the horizon.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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It has always been achieved in the past.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is achieved while outputting a maximum power of 140kW at 360Nm, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Denying them those opportunities in an attempt to punish their parents should be abhorrent to any civilized nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Both expect their rivalry to stay civilized.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company is likewise uncomfortably adept at depicting how navigating our immensely complicated, interconnected society can feel.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even if people are ambivalent about their actual songs, their influence in the feel and sensibility of metal is undeniable.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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An undeniable Art Deco masterpiece, the Chrysler Building, designed William Van Alen, is a prime example of the decadent materiality often found in interiors of the time.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday night, with a dose of pentobarbital pumped into a vein, Ricks’ wish was fulfilled.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of those parents, Jeff Peck, sees the light at the end of a long hallway, a dream fulfilled after 25 years of fundraisers, plans, permits, and public hearings.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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