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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
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.
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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
Educational attainment is consistently associated with upward mobility, longer life expectancy, lower rates of chronic disease and better mental health.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is due to economic growth and development brought about over time by increases in educational attainment and other factors.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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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
Educational attainment is consistently associated with upward mobility, longer life expectancy, lower rates of chronic disease and better mental health.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is due to economic growth and development brought about over time by increases in educational attainment and other factors.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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That realization forced a crossroads.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Said quest forces her to reexamine a revelatory affair with an RAF pilot, and consider how their engagement’s cruel ending set her on the path to a different sort of fulfillment.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, the company announced the closure of five fulfillment centers, including one in Pleasant Prairie.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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