ACHIEVEMENT Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

achievement

noun

ə-ˈchēv-mənt

Definition of achievement

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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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

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Recent Examples of achievement Yet, the most important achievement from SpaceX’s IPO may not be its size but its lasting after effects, say experts. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Vaccines save lives and have been one of the greatest achievements in medicine. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2018, for his military service and mountaineering achievements. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for achievement

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Miramax's explosive success with Pulp Fiction ignited an indie boom, rewrote Oscar campaigns, and blurred the line between independent cinema and the Hollywood mainstream.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reacted to the sequel’s box-office success in a new interview with Variety.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

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This strategy transforms passive allyship education into active operational execution with accountability layered in.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
More than two years after a California mother's desperate 911 call ended with her 4-year-old son witnessing her killing, the father prosecutors said carried out the execution will spend decades behind bars.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of execution

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Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But his bogus life story of being a wealthy Wall Street player with a college degree and other accomplishments quickly unraveled.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

Retailers and brands should also focus capital on operational fundamentals such as quick checkout lines, clear return policies, accurate order fulfillment and knowledgeable floor staff.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Adding too many complicated options can create fulfillment costs and operational demands that reduce the amount available for the project itself.

— Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfillment

Noun

That realization led Brown to her first ghost kitchen space before eventually expanding to a food truck, where Mariah’s Taco Spot became known for its birria tacos, taco boxes, wings and creative specialty tacos.

— Evan Moore August 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
Commenting on the key insights from the Q2 preliminary update, Mariani noted strong oil and gas price realizations in the quarter.

— TipRanks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of realization

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Its implementation would require a separate decision by Iran’s senior leadership.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Wilken ruled class counsel first must raise this issue with Cousins, who, as special master, oversees implementation of the settlement and handles questions and disputes.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

London Brown’s performance as Marvin this season is phenomenal; the character development is astounding.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Gausman delivered a strong performance, tossing seven innings and limiting the Royals to two runs on four hits with one walk and four strikeouts on 96 pitches.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

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