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
Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to weigh your banking needs and goals versus what is achievable with a CD or high-yield savings account, too, to ensure that this is truly the right account for you now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
This virtuous cycle, the resilience dividend, is achievable.
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Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Retirement in the United States used to feel more achievable.
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Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Creating a stylish and luxurious living room is achievable without breaking the bank, but many people make design choices that inadvertently detract from their space’s elegance.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The auto sector's transition is achievable in part because many of the underlying skills of employees are highly transferable, according to experts.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to weigh your banking needs and goals versus what is achievable with a CD or high-yield savings account, too, to ensure that this is truly the right account for you now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
This virtuous cycle, the resilience dividend, is achievable.
—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Retirement in the United States used to feel more achievable.
—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Creating a stylish and luxurious living room is achievable without breaking the bank, but many people make design choices that inadvertently detract from their space’s elegance.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
The auto sector's transition is achievable in part because many of the underlying skills of employees are highly transferable, according to experts.
—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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That’s not feasible in a 48-team World Cup.
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However, that is changing thanks to advances in launchers and robotics that make a rescue mission feasible.
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For first-time buyers, though, a smaller, turnkey new home can still be the more attainable path for breaking into the housing market.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
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Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
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Greer, 49, was pronounced dead Thursday at John Peter Smith Hospital, but his body is being kept viable for organ donation, his mother Leatta Hurd said at a news conference Friday afternoon.
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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