1
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
Plus, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, higher levels of educational attainment not only increase the potential for earnings but also reduce the likelihood of unemployment.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Some educators worry the quota law will lower the state’s attainment rate even more.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
It is related to more stable mental health, better educational attainment, better economic opportunities, and the ability to pass property down generations.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Some educators worry the quota law will lower the state’s attainment rate even more.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
It is related to more stable mental health, better educational attainment, better economic opportunities, and the ability to pass property down generations.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
Noun
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Among his more recent accomplishments was introducing a rock band element to the music program about five years ago.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Historians often describe Flammarion more as a popularizer than a serious scientist, but this should not diminish his accomplishments.—
Matthew Shindell,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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That knowledge might be the very thing driving your success.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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This dual realization, known as AuDHD, provided clarity on her past corporate experiences and leadership challenges.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Across Central Florida, school officials labor to translate realizations like Rosario’s into better performance.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Another app store isn’t replacing the app store—a new logic of fulfillment is replacing it.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But creating space that brings in any sort of fulfillment can usher in new, exciting energy.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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