ATTAINMENTS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

attainments

noun

plural of attainment

as in accomplishments

a successful result brought about by hard work first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment

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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 attainments Many of the most precious objectives and attainments become possible though the rest of 2026. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

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Noun

The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.

— Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

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Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Benson says her achievements in her current role as secretary of state include upgrades to online services, cutting average wait times of in-person visits and creating self-service stations at branch offices and grocery stores.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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The back-to-back successes of Obsession and Backrooms have cracked Hollywood’s spine like a One-Wish Willow, sending producers into an online feeding frenzy.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Some are optimistic about the team's depth and potential, recalling past successes and expressing excitement for the current season.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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