as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of completion
The project, scheduled for completion by the start of the 2026 football season, will add approximately 1,600 seats as well as amenities for student-athletes, including a nutrition center and lounge area.
—
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Kaiser Permanente broke ground in March on a 310-bed hospital on the north side of the district, slated for completion in 2029.
—Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
Currently, construction on the new stadium is scheduled for completion in 2030.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
She can be seen holding her certificate of completion, tossing her cap in the air and posing for a selfie with her beaming dad.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for completion
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Kaiser Permanente broke ground in March on a 310-bed hospital on the north side of the district, slated for completion in 2029.
—Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
Currently, construction on the new stadium is scheduled for completion in 2030.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
She can be seen holding her certificate of completion, tossing her cap in the air and posing for a selfie with her beaming dad.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for completion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
-
This coming year will be the culmination of our yearly gathering in Park City for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
-
In October 1971, the Shah anointed himself as the culmination of 2,500 years of Persian history with an extravagant birthday party for the Persian Empire.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
13 July 2025
Noun
-
But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
-
Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
-
Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
-
From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Its earliest days often tested out trial implementations of new standards and technologies—because nothing like the truly widespread, instantaneous, global scale of the Web had ever been rolled out before.—
Gabriel René,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
-
Worried about implementation cost, Hutchinson, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles and Chief of Police Andrew Mills put their heads together to find a solution.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
-
The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
-
Most recently, Paytas announced the arrival of their third child, Aquaman Moses, in an Instagram post Tuesday (July 22); the baby was born on July 12, 2025.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
Ebert credits his employees with many of the company’s accomplishments.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
-
As time goes on, some of his accomplishments have been matched — and even beaten — by other K-pop stars.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share