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
Noun
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Based solely on military metrics, the United States has plenty of accomplishments to brag about.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shearer and Greaves are considered among the archetypal greatest centre-forwards in the English game, but that accolade now solely belongs to Kane, whose goalscoring achievements in England and Germany are remarkable.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Academy seems comfortable celebrating individual excellence within horror while hesitating to crown its films as definitive achievements.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Despite domestic policy successes, the war and his political standing led to him opting not to run for reelection.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Attainments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainments. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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