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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
this improvement in your time for a 10K road race is quite an achievement!
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as in execution
the doing of an action
what you're asking is the achievement of a miracle
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
you should be proud of the achievement of your goals
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Recent Examples of achievement
Their tributes paint the picture of a man with many passions and achievements, from football to mental health to music.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Norville's achievements landed her the internship, but a twist of fate led to the next turn in her career.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 May 2025
The 2025 American Music Awards will showcase a wide range of performers, from 22-year-old Benson Boone, who has back-flipped his way to stardom in the past year, to 80-year-old Sir Rod Stewart, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Related Stories How Inside Edition's Deborah Norville Wrapped Her Final Episode
Deborah Norville on Leaving Inside Edition and Her Next Steps (Exclusive)
Norville's achievements landed her the internship, but a twist of fate led to the next turn in her career.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 May 2025
The 2025 American Music Awards will showcase a wide range of performers, from 22-year-old Benson Boone, who has back-flipped his way to stardom in the past year, to 80-year-old Sir Rod Stewart, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The execution took place at Florida State Prison near Starke.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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And when depression is in the mix, this can take away from feeling joy and a sense of accomplishment, pushing you to just keep going, working towards the next milestone without taking a break to appreciate your achievements.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This is a sobering realization for everyone who was STOKED for Elon and DOGE.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In part fueled by the realization that scaling alone could produce more AI advancements, many employees also worried about what would happen if different companies caught on to OpenAI’s secret.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Though agentic’s capabilities are shaping up to make a large impact on the retail, fashion and apparel industries, many companies have struggled to adopt sweeping AI systems, instead opting for one-off, test-and-learn style implementations.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Full implementation of the 2023 Minnesota Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act before transferring any inmate (MRRA allows qualified inmates a chance to shave an additional 17 percent off their sentences).—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was then posted on his Instagram, Billy's NPH has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Huge performance from pitcher Devin Miller with the season on the line.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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