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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
Outcomes to watch include graduation and placement rates, internships, micro‑credential attainment, and alumni persistence through college or skilled careers.
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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
Despite collectively making up the largest share of the labor force and being on track to surpass older generations in educational attainment, Generation Z and millennials have higher rates of student loan debt and more mortgage debt.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
There is no evidence that the first countries to connect their classrooms to the internet stand apart in economic growth, educational attainment or citizen well-being.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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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
Despite collectively making up the largest share of the labor force and being on track to surpass older generations in educational attainment, Generation Z and millennials have higher rates of student loan debt and more mortgage debt.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
There is no evidence that the first countries to connect their classrooms to the internet stand apart in economic growth, educational attainment or citizen well-being.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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The Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and also earned a lifetime achievement award in the 2007 Grammy’s.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The award for cinematic and box office achievement went to Sinners, so Göransson was able to take the stage on the telecast (as a key member of the creative team of Ryan Coogler’s film), though only music nerds would have been able to ID him.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s an impressive accomplishment considering the Bearcats’ storied history with 12 state championships and a long list of productive players.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Glaser said before detailing a number of the star's career accomplishments.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Study time Like the tight ends, the Rams’ coaching staff had its own realization after the Jacksonville game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The laughter their sketches were getting was based on the audience’s realization of just how charged these issues were.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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