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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
Presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the Kennedy Center Honors typically recognize lifetime achievement in the world of entertainment.
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EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Pucci: The Art of Fashion, which is slated to release on September 16, reflects these achievements well.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2025
The Kennedy Center Honors are an annual awards ceremony in which various people across the performing arts are honored for their lifetime contributions and achievements.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Clave Especial’s new achievement comes after the group’s top 10 breakthrough on the Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts, where its first studio album, Mija No Te Asustes, peaked at Nos. 8 and 5, respectively, in March.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Pucci: The Art of Fashion, which is slated to release on September 16, reflects these achievements well.
—Essence, 14 Aug. 2025
The Kennedy Center Honors are an annual awards ceremony in which various people across the performing arts are honored for their lifetime contributions and achievements.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Clave Especial’s new achievement comes after the group’s top 10 breakthrough on the Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts, where its first studio album, Mija No Te Asustes, peaked at Nos. 8 and 5, respectively, in March.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
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Suddenly, headlines and online chatter about Aurora, which has enjoyed plenty of positive news over the years, thanks in large part to the success of the Paramount, were not so sunny.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The ability to constantly adapt, without losing sight of the core problem being solved, is what separates success from failure.—
Joseph Nathan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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With big skills and improved execution, Sullivan is a frontrunner on beam.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The negotiation and execution of the facility was supported by Andrew Melichar, a strategic advisor to Vice Media along with Susan Williams and Ken Deutsch at Paul Hastings and Jonathan Osborn at Western Alliance along with Chris Spicer and Lauren Epstein at Akin Gump.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few ways to use AI the right way: • Use it to generate a rough draft, then revise it with your real-life accomplishments and specific results.—
Tammy Homegardner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But his biggest accomplishment is his collaboration with Osgood Perkins.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Tech workers, consultants and even creative professionals have come to the realization that they need not be constrained to high-cost urban locations.—
Shaun Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Stern also has talked about the value of therapy, come to the middle-aged realization his younger self demeaned women and appeared on Anderson Cooper, all of which seem like signs of just basic human growth or existence.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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This brings a deep sense of fulfillment and prosperity, whether with a loved one or within yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rooted in the belief that manufacturing can provide both economic vitality and personal fulfillment, Roberts and his business partner Jocko Willink are building an apparel and footwear brand that prioritizes local supply chains, environmental impact and quality craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The state, especially its southwest region, has struggled with a sudden rise in condo inventory in recent months following the implementation of new building safety regulations, threatening higher fees for condo associations and owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Its environmental initiatives include the planting of 150 trees and the implementation of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Broncos rolled over the 49ers to start their exhibition play, and will look to follow up the 21-point victory with another solid performance.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beyond performance, this method gives cigarette waste a second life.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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