1
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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2
as in achievements
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.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainments
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Trout and Judge both marveled at their accomplishments after the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The morning show host congratulated Sophia and Isabella — who went to different high schools — on their accomplishments with individual social media posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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After more than three decades in the beauty industry, Deaundra Metzger is celebrating one of the biggest achievements of her career.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Pickford Award pays tribute to alumni whose achievements bring special distinction to the university and the industry.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 in one of their biggest battlefield successes in the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Attainments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainments. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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