COMPLETION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

completion

noun

Definition of completion

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 building is being converted into a 1,600-unit apartment building due for completion in 2027, according to the architectural firm Gensler's website. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The burgeoning complex, along with the Deetjens’ hospitality, began drawing in travelers following the completion of Highway 1 in 1937. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales shared a glimpse into her completion of the National Three Peaks Challenge, an endurance event that required her to hike the tallest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 In 2003 he was appointed commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, which oversees operations in the West Bank, after the completion of a large-scale offensive intended to suppress the second intifada. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for completion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion

Noun

Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Tuesday’s demonstrations, which were organized in part by the March and March civic organization, were the culmination of protests beginning in April.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of success

Noun

The Oscar-winning actor will receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival.

— Hanna Rantala, USA Today, 6 July 2026
That’s a major achievement for the local industry, which has been held back by limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-ready skills.

— Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

The two companies will also produce a behind-the-scenes digital-content series examining the planning and execution required to run a Formula 1 season and a global private aviation operation.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Just as world-class musicians tune their instruments before a performance, CEOs need a disciplined practice for tuning the quality of organizational thinking before strategic execution begins.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

Today’s talks between Iran and Qatar will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said yesterday.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Estimates suggest that as a result of the implementation of these mandates, more than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were averted by May 22, 2020.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

As Neptune goes retrograde, anxiety creeps in at the realization of your fallibility.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
And with that has come a growing sense that the rules haven’t kept pace with the technology — as well as a gradual realization that many of the people on both sides of the e-bike debate aren’t even truly arguing about e-bikes at all.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of realization

Browse Nearby Words

completing

completion

completions

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of completion

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on completion

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes