as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that retirement at 55 is an achievable goal
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Recent Examples of achievable
Prinano’s announcement focuses specifically on photonic chips rather than advanced logic processors, a distinction that may make commercialization more achievable.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
In the video, Musk also framed his orbital data center project as achievable, even though the concept remains unproven and faces doubts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
At the Tuesday event, NASA chief Jared Isaacman said that Artemis III will be critical to getting into the rhythm necessary to make Artemis IV and future moon missions achievable.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
If that doesn’t convince you, there’s also the fact that messy bangs are one of the most achievable and low-effort ways to wear the style.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her biggest takeaway for other DIYers is that dividing projects into their smallest pieces can help whole-room transformations feel more achievable.
—Megan Baker Detloff, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
In the video, Musk also framed his orbital data center project as achievable, even though the concept remains unproven and faces doubts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
At the Tuesday event, NASA chief Jared Isaacman said that Artemis III will be critical to getting into the rhythm necessary to make Artemis IV and future moon missions achievable.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
If that doesn’t convince you, there’s also the fact that messy bangs are one of the most achievable and low-effort ways to wear the style.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 June 2026
My co-authors and I are often asked by citizens, academics and stakeholders whether the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures – cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools – are achievable.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Converting data into faster, more reliable operational judgment is achievable.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her biggest takeaway for other DIYers is that dividing projects into their smallest pieces can help whole-room transformations feel more achievable.
—Megan Baker Detloff, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Losing 10 pounds this summer is an achievable goal.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Officials said any plan to reopen the property as an amusement park wouldn't be feasible.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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So 7-10 seems a likely final record, 8-9 feasible, but, better than that?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That relative affordability is prompting some would-be buyers to sign leases instead, a more attainable but often deeply frustrating solution, and one that leaves them unable to accumulate wealth at the pace their parents’ and grandparents’ generations did.—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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So there are now multiple viable ways in which homeowners who got stuck with 7%-plus rates in 2023 or 2024 can now refinance and save on monthly interest costs.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Because of the protocol, Virginia was the only viable option since the Cavaliers finished 10-3 and the next-best teams in the ACC all had eight or fewer wins.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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