1
as in attained
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
finally achieved his purpose, which was to form a first-class boys' choir made up of inner-city kids
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as in realized
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Recent Examples of achieved
Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
However, Yacoubian expressed her belief that more progress towards Palestinian statehood needs to be achieved before countries will commit.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
But excellence and independence are all but impossible to consistently maintain without the steady backing of mentors or salaries, and when the incentives of the internet reward virality no matter how it’s achieved.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Along the way, the elder quarterbacks Rodgers and Flacco achieved some unique history.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Israelis have achieved that by establishing six major desalination plants.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s achieved here only intermittently.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
Adjective
Putin has again played his military cards, and not (yet) achieved his goals.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
However, Yacoubian expressed her belief that more progress towards Palestinian statehood needs to be achieved before countries will commit.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
Through draping, Yin created volumes and shapes as if they were achieved via padding, but in fact were just clever patterns.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
But excellence and independence are all but impossible to consistently maintain without the steady backing of mentors or salaries, and when the incentives of the internet reward virality no matter how it’s achieved.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Along the way, the elder quarterbacks Rodgers and Flacco achieved some unique history.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Israelis have achieved that by establishing six major desalination plants.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s achieved here only intermittently.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
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Margolies disclosed Shin’s departure through an email Wednesday to Bergdorf’s brand partners, a copy of which was attained by WWD.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lenzing accomplished this aesthetic by cutting our fibers into varied lengths, mimicking the natural variation that happens in grown fibers like cotton or hemp.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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It has only been accomplished by a few mountaineers since it was first done by American climber Thomas Hornbein.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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That same night, Clarkson's The Kelly Clarkson Show won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers’ desire to ride their starting pitching in October and minimize the exposure of their Achilles’ heel (the bullpen) is being fulfilled.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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You’re fulfilled, content and happy.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Backdrop was founded in 2018 by Natalie and her husband Caleb Ebel, and quickly gained a cult following for its selection of paint colors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although the Dodgers’ bullpen performed well to get 10 outs after Glasnow was done.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers, for their part, have performed quite well despite their primary offensive engine not firing properly.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Share or export the finished document by sending a Drive link, attaching it to an email, or downloading it to another app.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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But save for the Duffers, Levy, the writers and a few executives, that warm Sunday in Atlanta was indeed the first time anyone in that room had seen the finished script.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, given the kind of statement UAB made on Saturday, Mortensen may very well have a real chance of being the ultimate replacement for Dilfer.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Public happens to be the very same venue where Hamilton made its off-Broadway debut inFebruary 2015, before moving to Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre that August.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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