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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
The Valley’s population tends to be patriotic and religious, with relatively lower rates of educational attainment.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
Many of these cities report low levels of college attainment, and most face persistent gaps in educational opportunity, particularly for low-income and minority students.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Again, a system that disguises a student’s lack of skill attainment is not kind, but cruel.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The metro area ranks 149th in educational attainment and 147th in quality and attainment gap, placing it firmly last among the 150 largest U.S. cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
Many of these cities report low levels of college attainment, and most face persistent gaps in educational opportunity, particularly for low-income and minority students.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Again, a system that disguises a student’s lack of skill attainment is not kind, but cruel.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The metro area ranks 149th in educational attainment and 147th in quality and attainment gap, placing it firmly last among the 150 largest U.S. cities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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While Newsom brags incessantly about the state and its achievements, its chronic problems, such as a high level of homelessness, are obvious to anyone.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Fed’s achievements in stabilizing markets during the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic, and in bringing down inflation while avoiding recession in recent years, deserve praise rather than disparagement.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few ways to use AI the right way: • Use it to generate a rough draft, then revise it with your real-life accomplishments and specific results.—
Tammy Homegardner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But his biggest accomplishment is his collaboration with Osgood Perkins.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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Striking that balance is key to success, and CBP is always looking for more efficient ways to make that happen, Hardin says.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Six years on from the beginning of the Premier League’s investigation, there is still no resolution over the legality of the success achieved by English football’s dominant club of the past decade.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tech workers, consultants and even creative professionals have come to the realization that they need not be constrained to high-cost urban locations.—
Shaun Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Stern also has talked about the value of therapy, come to the middle-aged realization his younger self demeaned women and appeared on Anderson Cooper, all of which seem like signs of just basic human growth or existence.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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This brings a deep sense of fulfillment and prosperity, whether with a loved one or within yourself.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rooted in the belief that manufacturing can provide both economic vitality and personal fulfillment, Roberts and his business partner Jocko Willink are building an apparel and footwear brand that prioritizes local supply chains, environmental impact and quality craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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