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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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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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Musk hasn’t achieved his goal of building a Level 5 car that can operate virtually anywhere, in any condition, without human intervention.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The question of whether Taylor Swift has achieved greater success than The Beatles has risen to prominence after Swift broke a decades-old chart record previously held by the legendary group.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
While some pilot installations have achieved 8 W/m², most current systems operate at 1 to 3 W/m².
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Likewise, William's band Paramore achieved massive success in the 2000s and early 2010s, sustaining a dedicated fan base ever since.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Hart would be dead—from pneumonia, though his drinking had certainly hastened his demise—by November, just eight months after the triumph of that opening night, a triumph his former writing partner had achieved with someone else.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 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
Adjective
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
Verb
Tindall, a former professional rugby player, played for Bath and Gloucester and achieved 75 caps for the national team.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Musk hasn’t achieved his goal of building a Level 5 car that can operate virtually anywhere, in any condition, without human intervention.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The question of whether Taylor Swift has achieved greater success than The Beatles has risen to prominence after Swift broke a decades-old chart record previously held by the legendary group.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
While some pilot installations have achieved 8 W/m², most current systems operate at 1 to 3 W/m².
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Likewise, William's band Paramore achieved massive success in the 2000s and early 2010s, sustaining a dedicated fan base ever since.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Hart would be dead—from pneumonia, though his drinking had certainly hastened his demise—by November, just eight months after the triumph of that opening night, a triumph his former writing partner had achieved with someone else.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
Verb
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In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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If the solution is more housing, how is that accomplished?—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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White’s promotion also left an open spot on the practice squad — one fulfilled by defensive tackle and 2024 Panthers draft pick Jaden Crumedy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The television component will follow after Sheridan’s contractual obligations to Paramount are fulfilled in 2028.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Without regulation that mirrors modern scientific concern, Wicker recommends that brands adopt multiple layers of protection via multiple, overlapping certifications that span raw fiber to finished product.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Paul’s far from a finished product, but he’s clearly headed in the right direction in his second season.—
Omar Kelly
October 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Season 34's core panel of judges all agreed that Earle performed exceptionally.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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In fact, all of the tasks Neo performed in a test run with a reporter from the Wall Street Journal weren’t done autonomously.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family have made their mark as Halloween costume connoisseurs over the years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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