achievement

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun achievement differ from other similar words?

The words exploit and feat are common synonyms of achievement. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When can exploit be used instead of achievement?

In some situations, the words exploit and achievement are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

When is it sensible to use feat instead of achievement?

The words feat and achievement can be used in similar contexts, but feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of achievement That's a big achievement for Unitree, which has been working on enhancing its quadruped and bipedal robots' movements over the past few years. New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025 Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema. Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 There is only room for a few lines of text on the exhibition panel, which does not allow a comprehensive historical portrayal of a person or the classification of their life's achievements. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for achievement 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
Noun
  • Set Clear, Actionable Goals A success mindset thrives on clarity and direction.
    Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Its success will be determined by whether Agbadou can build on his impressive start and whether fellow defender Nasser Djiga, signed from Crvena zvezda for £10m ($12.4m), and midfielder Marshall Munetsi, signed from Reims for £15m, can replicate it.
    Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Frazier's execution comes a little more than a year after Kenneth Eugene Smith became the first person in the U.S. to be executed with the method in January 2024.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • What to Know Frazier's execution began at 6:10 p.m.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Augustine suggests creating a longer base resume that lists every skill, accomplishment and added value.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Wu’s campaign released a video Wednesday, a day after Kraft’s formal announcement, that boasts her first-term accomplishments.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This realization prompted her to distance herself from Anna.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • But landing Captain America is the realization of a longtime dream.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Often, spending on gifts or experiencing the satisfaction of giving provides a sense of relief and fulfillment.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • With Shop Pay, customers are able to finalize orders quicker and with our implementation of Shopify Plus and Shopify POS, customers are able to access more inventory through omnichannel fulfillment.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Scofield, my Mecca Hills hiking partner, helped oversee its implementation.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
  • In the 2015-16 school year, the year following Fort Worth ISD’s early implementation of its universal pre-K program, TEA data shows the overall percentage of students considered to be kindergarten ready – about 67% — increased by almost 25 percentage points from the previous school year.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The group, led by Michelle Zauner, was joined by a four-piece string section for the evocative performance, which harkened back to the song’s moody music video.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Alongside Black Sabbath reuniting, the gig will play host to performances from dozens more icons of the genre, including sets from Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, as well as the likes of Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm and recent Grammy Award-winners Gojira.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025

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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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