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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
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This is achieved while outputting a maximum power of 140kW at 360Nm, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The only active player to hit 900 goals is Messi's rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who achieved the milestone in 2024.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet, that's what Texas A&M baseball achieved Saturday with its 12-1 victory over Oakland in the series finale.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Designers experiment with sculptural silhouettes and unexpected colors—sometimes achieved using natural vegetable dyes or even flower petals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2026
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
It has always been achieved in the past.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This is achieved while outputting a maximum power of 140kW at 360Nm, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
By all accounts, the campaign against Iran’s military assets has achieved success.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The only active player to hit 900 goals is Messi's rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who achieved the milestone in 2024.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet, that's what Texas A&M baseball achieved Saturday with its 12-1 victory over Oakland in the series finale.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Designers experiment with sculptural silhouettes and unexpected colors—sometimes achieved using natural vegetable dyes or even flower petals.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
Verb
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Bush attained a popularity other presidents could only imagine, with 89% approval.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.—
Katherine Cusumano,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At just 10 years old, Max Alexander has already accomplished a lot in the fashion industry.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Oilers accomplished that (in creative fashion) by acquiring pending UFA Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks for Mangiapane and a first-round draft pick in 2027.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Last season, Inter Miami won four of five against Nashville, including a 4-0 rout that advanced the team to the knockout round of the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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The video begins with fan reactions to the news that BTS would be taking a hiatus as all seven members of the K-Pop group fulfilled their mandatory military duties in South Korea.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2026
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But India's ministry of external affairs confirmed, during the press conference to discuss details of the India-Canada meeting, that the previous uranium supply pact signed in 2015 between Cameco and India was not fulfilled.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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The finished texture should be more of a liquid than a solid.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The narrative has gained influence in technology circles for its depiction of incremental rather than sudden transformation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miller said that the site is inspected once a month, and that Oncor has performed an environmental assessment on the site concluding that there are no hazards associated with it.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Shavers also performed like a heavyweight boxer, delivering the basketball equivalent of an uppercut with a 27-footer from the right wing after Hyde Park pulled within 10 with six minutes left.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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