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.

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Recent Examples of completion Despite completion of a project to place large boulders, called riprap, between the train tracks and the sea in 2025, sediment next to the train tracks was seen this month falling into the ocean below. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 On the positive side, Willis’ eight completions of 25 yards or more are tied with Patrick Mahomes for third most in the league, behind only Bryce Young (11) and Josh Allen (9). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Mahomes floated one in over the shoulder of Noah Gray for a 22-yard completion to set up a field goal, and Kelce skied for an 11-yard touchdown reception to seal the outcome. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Upon completion, Ryan Field will have the dual distinction of being the most expensive and the smallest stadium, by seating capacity, in all of big-time college football. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for completion

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Noun

Theo Bunch, director of Build Trybe, told The Star that the groundbreaking was the culmination of several months of planning and talks with other groups in the community.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
The list is the culmination of a yearlong editorial vetting process where thousands of products are submitted for consideration and Allure editors run extensive tests to select winners, according to Allure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Every dollar poured in weaves the technology’s success and the US economy tighter and tighter together.

— Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
During an onstage conversation earlier in the week following a Los Angeles screening of Digger, Cruise discussed his pursuit of success throughout his career after having started in the business at a young age.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

Hamm also created the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes, which recognizes and promotes lasting achievements in diabetes research.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
This list recognizes the women reshaping business and philanthropy — the leaders whose achievements in 2026 expanded the boundaries of influence, innovation and impact.

— CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

Accenture said implementation, over 25,000 supply chain workflows have been executed, and close to nearly 25,000 land plots have been monitored automatically.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Much of the attention around Medicaid changes in the law has centered on implementation of work requirements as a new condition of eligibility for many enrollees starting in January.

— Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Their arrival brings the number of satellites developed for GHGSat to 13.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Shannon is unbothered by the arrival of Alexis and John — well, as unbothered as Shannon Storms Beador can be — but Heather has real unfinished business with Alexis.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

Budge said some of her proudest accomplishments during her time on the council include Mather Veterans Village, the Sacramento region’s first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Being in the playoffs should feel like an accomplishment, but winning a series would be even more impressive.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

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