1
as in attained
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally achieved stardom
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2
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
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
However, the film achieved cult hit status on home video.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
The team recently achieved the production of up to 10 tons of liquid air per day, representing a significant milestone in advancing the technology toward large-scale commercial viability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Policymakers should consider whether democratic accountability can be better achieved through public financing of campaigns, strict contribution caps, and reigning in dark money.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
As of June, the H&M Foundation reported that Saamuhika Shakti has achieved 55 percent of its waste diversion target and supported more than 400 waste pickers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani achieved elegance and timelessness through simplicity and worked in his final days, the Armani Group said in a statement.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This one emits a blue-Gatorade glow, cleverly achieved through layering fabrics in shades of blue and a small light.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who achieved timelessness through simplicity, has died at 91.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 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
No footballer has ever achieved his level of influence and global notoriety at such a young age.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
However, the film achieved cult hit status on home video.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
The team recently achieved the production of up to 10 tons of liquid air per day, representing a significant milestone in advancing the technology toward large-scale commercial viability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Policymakers should consider whether democratic accountability can be better achieved through public financing of campaigns, strict contribution caps, and reigning in dark money.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
As of June, the H&M Foundation reported that Saamuhika Shakti has achieved 55 percent of its waste diversion target and supported more than 400 waste pickers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani achieved elegance and timelessness through simplicity and worked in his final days, the Armani Group said in a statement.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This one emits a blue-Gatorade glow, cleverly achieved through layering fabrics in shades of blue and a small light.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who achieved timelessness through simplicity, has died at 91.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
Verb
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If all three can't be attained in one venue, choose a venue that affords all three within reasonable walking distance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The show has had its ups and downs over the years but has attained the sturdiness of a cozy British mystery, the kind where bodies pile improbably high in otherwise charming villages and the format can, in theory, run forever.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some steps in the report can presumably be accomplished quickly, and may indeed improve America’s health, even if modestly.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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With how the rotation was used in Week 1, neither goal was accomplished.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Rebels have won 3 of 4 in the series, including 63-31 last season in Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both Queen Bey and Kendrick Lamar, who won for his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, are halfway to EGOT status.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Liberation from time and pruning through mass dishwasher ownership is a dream that remainsonly partly fulfilled.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Half of Walmart’s online orders are fulfilled from stores, with the rest coming from Walmart warehouses and seller warehouses.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baidu, whose Hong Kong shares have gained nearly 59% this year, reported a drop in second-quarter revenue last month as its core advertising business struggled and returns from AI investments remained limited.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Russia's offensive this summer had advanced at one of the fastest rates since late 2024 but, overall since November 2022, Moscow has gained less than 1 percent of additional Ukrainian territory.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People in the anxious group performed worse on intuitive decision-making than those in the neutral or positive groups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Cabrera, another millennial favorite, also performed with the band that same night.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement As of today, more than half of these strategic minerals face some sort of export restriction or control, whether on the minerals themselves or the know-how that allows them to be incorporated into finished products.—
Fatih Birol,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump in particular has turned the heat on Sheinbaum to limit China’s influence on manufacturing in Mexico, with the Mexican president taking steps to curb imports on finished apparel and, more recently, footwear.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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