1
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
The project is also expected to include attainable housing for moderate-income households, generally those earning between 80% and 120% of the area median income, according to the state's request for qualifications.
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Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
The estate delivers a level of scale and acreage that is no longer attainable in Aspen, according to Klug.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Lowering your standards for yourself makes success more attainable.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
In his mind, being the best player in the sport is attainable.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This example has just 16,313 km, or roughly 10,136 miles, on the odometer and looks to have been kept in fantastic condition, so those numbers should still be attainable today.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
As such, this new offering is aimed at attracting that next-gen customer, with a more attainable price range (between $350 and $445).
—Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
And reforming the global aid system now feels more urgent and perhaps more attainable than ever before.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
The estate delivers a level of scale and acreage that is no longer attainable in Aspen, according to Klug.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Lowering your standards for yourself makes success more attainable.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
In his mind, being the best player in the sport is attainable.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This example has just 16,313 km, or roughly 10,136 miles, on the odometer and looks to have been kept in fantastic condition, so those numbers should still be attainable today.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
As such, this new offering is aimed at attracting that next-gen customer, with a more attainable price range (between $350 and $445).
—Cami Fateh, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
Adjective
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High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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StubHub’s guidance for 2026 EBITDA is about 60% below what Anmuth projected for the company in October and may finally be achievable, according to a March 5 analyst note.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oversight officials, however, have already cast serious doubt on whether the timeline is obtainable.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Howe recognises quality additions at affordable prices — those who do not limit what Newcastle can do in the summer and beyond PSR-wise — who could make an immediate impact were not really obtainable.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutor Edward Robert Campbell told the state television program on Friday the accused faced a host of possible charges including crimes associated with terrorist acts.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These advancements are key steps toward making huge equipment lighter and more efficient for feasible space deployment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Developers said retail was not economically feasible.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Depending on room type, features may include mobility-accessible tubs, roll-in showers, transfer showers, and hearing-accessible enhancements such as visual alarms and notification devices for the door and telephone.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The border area -- where militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, are also active -- is not accessible to the media and the Associated Press could not independently confirm any of the casualty reports.—
SUZAN FRASER AND MUNIR AHMED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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