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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession
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Recent Examples of attained
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Alon had worked in the family’s security business in the Miami area, while Oren and Tal attained fame and fortune as luxury real estate brokers in New York City and Miami.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Alireza Arafi, whose name has also come up as a potential successor, attained the rank of an ayatollah, or mujtahid, after publishing over 20 books and articles on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Bush attained a popularity other presidents could only imagine, with 89% approval.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.
—Katherine Cusumano, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more remarkable is how quickly it's attained its $380 billion valuation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Alon had worked in the family’s security business in the Miami area, while Oren and Tal attained fame and fortune as luxury real estate brokers in New York City and Miami.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Alireza Arafi, whose name has also come up as a potential successor, attained the rank of an ayatollah, or mujtahid, after publishing over 20 books and articles on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Bush attained a popularity other presidents could only imagine, with 89% approval.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.
—Katherine Cusumano, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Perhaps more remarkable is how quickly it's attained its $380 billion valuation.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
Verb
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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America has already achieved an important objective by restoring credibility to our deterrence since military power is worthless if adversaries don’t believe this power will ever be employed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the administration’s attempts to cancel research grants that focused on topics like gender, diversity, equity and inclusion have been reversed, but roughly 1,240 grants remain terminated, according to a tracking project called Grant Witness.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The first government documents that Shapiro obtained about ICEBlock attempted to establish a connection between the application and assaults on immigration agents.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Police later obtained surveillance video from the gas station, which showed the girl as well as an individual wearing a jacket with their hood up and a disposable mask entering the store, according to the complaint.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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