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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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  1. accomplishments
  2. achievements
  3. successes
  4. attainments
Noun
  • Maine West officials sought a way to celebrate Dugalic’s accomplishments in person after she was drafted, according to Brett Clark, a District 207 spokesperson.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As well, even recognition of the historic accomplishments of minority individuals, such as the Tuskegee airmen, would be removed.
    — Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.
    — David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Awards and achievements Zahnd gained recognition during his time in office from regional attorney organizations, including the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, which honored him in September.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • The United States’ epic twentieth-century successes in diplomacy set dangerously high expectations.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But seven years after its launch, Apple’s successes are cohering into a recognizable style.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of successes
Noun
  • Many of the most precious objectives and attainments become possible though the rest of 2026.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of attainments
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“Acquirements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquirements. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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