ACQUIREMENTS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

acquirements

noun

plural of acquirement

as in accomplishments

a successful result brought about by hard work the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena

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Noun

Still, with all the aforementioned accomplishments, and decades later, Steinem said that her naysayers used her bunny work in an attempt to discredit her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
In contrast, there was no such rush to recognize Steinem beyond her liberal and centrist constituency, even from conservatives who had expressed respect for her accomplishments as an influential historical figure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

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The achievements of Newton and the Royal Society are, after all, still celebrated today.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of the Arts, the Praemium Imperiale recognizes exemplary achievements by artists around the world working in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater and film.

— News Desk, Artforum, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of achievements

Noun

Even those successes are now outshone by three straight seasons outside the playoffs, including 6-11 last year, his first losing campaign since the postseason runs.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There have been some modest successes in tracking down looted antiquities.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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