as in realized
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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
New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Directed by Pradip Krishen and originally made for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan, the film is set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s and has achieved cult status over the decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
One major Atlanta hotel achieved a prestigious rating, another kicked off a year of 50th anniversary celebrations downtown, an iconic piece of Georgia produce got its own day at the ballpark and more from the metro area dining scene.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Best Picture nominee Minari and Best Picture winner CODA both achieved the same feat in 2021 and 2021 respectively.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
As Governor, success is achieved by protecting Texans’ lives, their liberties, and their ability to pursue their dreams.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Florida’s victory launched a historic run that culminated in SEC and NCAA championships — a double last achieved by the 2001 Gators.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.
—Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Crucially, engineers achieved full thrust-vector control simply by replacing the nozzle, without needing any major changes to the drone itself.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 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
The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Directed by Pradip Krishen and originally made for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan, the film is set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s and has achieved cult status over the decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
One major Atlanta hotel achieved a prestigious rating, another kicked off a year of 50th anniversary celebrations downtown, an iconic piece of Georgia produce got its own day at the ballpark and more from the metro area dining scene.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Best Picture nominee Minari and Best Picture winner CODA both achieved the same feat in 2021 and 2021 respectively.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
As Governor, success is achieved by protecting Texans’ lives, their liberties, and their ability to pursue their dreams.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Florida’s victory launched a historic run that culminated in SEC and NCAA championships — a double last achieved by the 2001 Gators.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Our dental hygiene, respiratory care, vision care and police academy programs all recently achieved 100% first-time pass rates on their respective licensing exams.
—Torey Alston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Crucially, engineers achieved full thrust-vector control simply by replacing the nozzle, without needing any major changes to the drone itself.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achieved
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Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stolz says he’s flattered to hear about such comparisons but also is quick to note that what Heiden accomplished was remarkably different, given his participation at all five of those distances.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Companies are also betting big on humanoid robots, which could eventually take over many tasks currently being fulfilled by humans.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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The show was providing legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal time rule for two other candidates, including Representative Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Maisler and Coogler were talking over the phone from the very beginning about putting Sinners together, before there was even a finished script.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The finished wine is a blend of 87 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 13 percent Cabernet Franc.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As more Americans moved into cities and more families bought cars, fewer kids walked miles to school or performed farm chores.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Achieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achieved. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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