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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Each candidate framed their campaign around conservative credentials, but differed in emphasis — from legislative accomplishments and law enforcement priorities to litigation experience and ideological positioning.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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His column is blind to the differences between the two parties and to the accomplishments of recent Democratic administrations.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Among her achievements in a career spanning more than four decades, Batson established the first steel band programs at the University of Miami and Florida Memorial University.—
Fernando Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Students should learn about our failures and our achievements.—
Robert Casper,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Has he been influenced by the successes?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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There have been individual successes on the pitch (such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and the wonderfully gifted Estevao) and players who have been sold on for a tidy profit (such as Djordje Petrovic, Renato Veiga and Noni Madueke).—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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