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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
Meanwhile, women are surpassing men in educational attainment and excelling in the service sector, although there is a consistent wage gap and leadership positions are held mostly by men.
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Disobedience of an order which has for its sole object the attainment of some private end, or which is given for the sole purpose of increasing the penalty for an offense which it is expected the accused may commit, is not punishable under this article.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Outcomes to watch include graduation and placement rates, internships, micro‑credential attainment, and alumni persistence through college or skilled careers.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
The Brazilian states in the Amazon alone have a population of nearly 30 million, and while the region has valuable timber, mineral and land resources, many people suffer from poverty and poor health and social outcomes, Nardin said, including high infant mortality and low education attainment.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Disobedience of an order which has for its sole object the attainment of some private end, or which is given for the sole purpose of increasing the penalty for an offense which it is expected the accused may commit, is not punishable under this article.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Outcomes to watch include graduation and placement rates, internships, micro‑credential attainment, and alumni persistence through college or skilled careers.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
The Brazilian states in the Amazon alone have a population of nearly 30 million, and while the region has valuable timber, mineral and land resources, many people suffer from poverty and poor health and social outcomes, Nardin said, including high infant mortality and low education attainment.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the research underscores how school matters across achievement levels — and each day makes a difference.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While heading to a Pro Bowl is always a great accomplishment, Sanders knows nothing is solidified for his role in 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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That realization led them to launch their 50/50 media equity pledge back in 2022, a commitment to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports media.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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This might not seem like such a profound realization for a lion of the festival circuit.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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This alignment strengthens professional decision-making while enhancing personal fulfillment and emotional balance.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Guest of winner must be at least 21 years old and may be required to sign a separate Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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