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
Officially too, that will happen by 2028—but few people believe that goal is achievable.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Strong leaders explain decisions, define success clearly, acknowledge constraints and foster sustainable growth, making ambition feel achievable.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Your intuition sharpens, your vision expands, and suddenly the future feels less abstract and more achievable.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
However, upside minimum targets of $210 should be achievable.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Copying the Princess of Wales’s regal nails is both affordable and achievable.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
With millions in the streets, the objective of regime change is suddenly achievable, without the invasions and occupations that defined America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Rolling one or two lines isn’t really achievable, especially doing a full game like that.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Strong leaders explain decisions, define success clearly, acknowledge constraints and foster sustainable growth, making ambition feel achievable.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Your intuition sharpens, your vision expands, and suddenly the future feels less abstract and more achievable.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
However, upside minimum targets of $210 should be achievable.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Copying the Princess of Wales’s regal nails is both affordable and achievable.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
With millions in the streets, the objective of regime change is suddenly achievable, without the invasions and occupations that defined America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Rolling one or two lines isn’t really achievable, especially doing a full game like that.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
Adjective
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With just one point out of a possible 10 during this home stand, this team now feels more akin to the one that spun nearly out of control in November and December.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s Finance Minister said the government will coordinate with the US on currency responses when necessary, as market participants grow increasingly wary of possible coordinated action between Washington and Tokyo.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Now, with another strike planned for Friday, closing again isn't feasible for Hernandez.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This phrase communicates an interest in work quality and feasible output.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike their forebears, however, today’s boneless couches are not high design but rather attainable furniture.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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Following the 39 mm version that was released in 2023, this model—unveiled last month at LVMH Watch Week—offers a more attainable entry into the TAG Heuer universe.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kellogg’s high-growth snack business was much more viable as an acquisition target without the sluggish cereal division attached.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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