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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
But the New York Fed’s analysis is the first to look at consumer spending based on educational attainment.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Smoking rates are disproportionately higher among people with lower incomes, lower educational attainment, and among Black and Hispanic communities.
—Timothy Vermillion, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
For Newsom, a middle-aged man with a large, young family, a glow of professional attainment, and, most days, enough Oribe Crème in his hair to dress a good Crab Louie, the challenge has been to look both humble and concerned.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Educational attainment — considered one of the biggest determining factors for economic mobility — has risen significantly in San Diego County over a decade.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Smoking rates are disproportionately higher among people with lower incomes, lower educational attainment, and among Black and Hispanic communities.
—Timothy Vermillion, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
For Newsom, a middle-aged man with a large, young family, a glow of professional attainment, and, most days, enough Oribe Crème in his hair to dress a good Crab Louie, the challenge has been to look both humble and concerned.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Educational attainment — considered one of the biggest determining factors for economic mobility — has risen significantly in San Diego County over a decade.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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Later in the evening, Donna Langley, chair of Universal Pictures, was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship — the ceremony’s equivalent of a lifetime achievement award — for her contributions to the film industry.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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These initial achievements underscored Ashton’s dedication to excellence and his inherent leadership skills.—
Will Jones,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beyond her many career accomplishments on snow, Diggins has repeatedly emphasized that personal growth, maintaining good mental health and building strong relationships with teammates are what count most.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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But all that striving for accomplishment may cost women a great deal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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There have been individual successes on the pitch (such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and the wonderfully gifted Estevao) and players who have been sold on for a tidy profit (such as Djordje Petrovic, Renato Veiga and Noni Madueke).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Talent is a leading indicator of success in an organization, and the talent that’s choosing to go to MLS is getting better and better.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The realization that the tax is imposed on the sale of all properties over the $5 million threshold including apartments, commercial and industrial properties, led almost immediately to buyer’s remorse among the city’s political elite.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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This mission is the root of fulfillment and the purpose that fuels us.—
Tim Heitmann,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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That such a film would go on to break the record for most Oscar nominations — with 16 including best film and best director for Coogler — is a fulfillment of the ancestors’ dreams.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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