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as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out
set attainable goals, not impracticable ones
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as in obtainable
possible to get
I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas
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Recent Examples of attainable
Unlike their forebears, however, today’s boneless couches are not high design but rather attainable furniture.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Following the 39 mm version that was released in 2023, this model—unveiled last month at LVMH Watch Week—offers a more attainable entry into the TAG Heuer universe.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The collections were deeply rooted in in the brand's DNA, with high-quality designs that balanced aspirational and attainable.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Though safety precautions are worth any price tag (especially for the solo traveler), these deals on anti-theft and safety devices make security abroad super attainable.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
At curb level the playful hot dog cart catches the eye of tourists, teenagers and locals on their lunch break an Instagram moment at a more attainable price-point.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So, there’s footage that’s accessible, that’s attainable, for sure.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Whether loans become an option later in the window, should the defensive-injury situation not relent and a suitable-and-attainable permanent target cannot be identified, is unclear.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
At this time, lasting progress is more attainable through small wins and tidy follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Following the 39 mm version that was released in 2023, this model—unveiled last month at LVMH Watch Week—offers a more attainable entry into the TAG Heuer universe.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
The collections were deeply rooted in in the brand's DNA, with high-quality designs that balanced aspirational and attainable.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Though safety precautions are worth any price tag (especially for the solo traveler), these deals on anti-theft and safety devices make security abroad super attainable.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
At curb level the playful hot dog cart catches the eye of tourists, teenagers and locals on their lunch break an Instagram moment at a more attainable price-point.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So, there’s footage that’s accessible, that’s attainable, for sure.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Whether loans become an option later in the window, should the defensive-injury situation not relent and a suitable-and-attainable permanent target cannot be identified, is unclear.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
At this time, lasting progress is more attainable through small wins and tidy follow-through.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
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For many governments, the question is no longer whether nuclear aligns with climate aims, but whether their development goals are achievable without it.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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You’re being asked to turn intuition into intention and to commit to dreams that feel both inspired and achievable.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
18 Jan. 2026
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New drilling projects abroad, however — including in Venezuela, whose gas reserves could be almost as vast and more readily obtainable than its oil — aren’t on EQT’s radar.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first is for chemists and engineers to develop new chips that can use more easily obtainable minerals, such as copper or aluminum, instead of rarer minerals like gold.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With just one point out of a possible 10 during this home stand, this team now feels more akin to the one that spun nearly out of control in November and December.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s Finance Minister said the government will coordinate with the US on currency responses when necessary, as market participants grow increasingly wary of possible coordinated action between Washington and Tokyo.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flight inventory is usually available, but prices spike close to departure.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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When more people want to live somewhere than there are homes available, prices go up.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trevino and his roommate often travel for work, so owning a dog wouldn’t be feasible, but Sweetness remains up for adoption.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, with approximately one-third of Marylanders renting their home or apartments, these systems are not feasible for all.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead of opening in a separate tab, the assistant now lives in a side panel that stays accessible across all tabs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fraudsters, those administrators say, are taking advantage of a vulnerability created by the degree to which these schools are accessible to students.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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