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
The Squadron 42 quagmire The initial concept behind Squadron 42 was a tutorial segment that would gently introduce players to the game's mechanics and feed them some in-game rewards upon completion.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
With study completion, participants will receive a $300 Visa Gift Card.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following the completion, an acrobatic snag near the left sideline, McCarthy raced down the field and chest-bumped the 6-foot-5, 252-pound Muse.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Provider: Harvard University via edX Time Investment: 11 weeks (10-20 hours weekly)
Certificate: Optional paid certificate, but completion alone is impressive
This CS50x course teaches computational thinking through C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
With study completion, participants will receive a $300 Visa Gift Card.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following the completion, an acrobatic snag near the left sideline, McCarthy raced down the field and chest-bumped the 6-foot-5, 252-pound Muse.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Provider: Harvard University via edX Time Investment: 11 weeks (10-20 hours weekly)
Certificate: Optional paid certificate, but completion alone is impressive
This CS50x course teaches computational thinking through C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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That was the culmination of three consecutive nights of strikes.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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This new office was the culmination of a 10-year plan that saw the investment giant move offices across Hong Kong, London and within the United States.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Such a gradual approach to the moon does not, however, guarantee landing success.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Somewhere between good intentions and poor execution, things unraveled.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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After the 1979 Revolution, Iran’s theocracy expanded the gruesome compound, which includes gallows and an execution yard.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Cooper added that the Sheriff’s Office is facing financial challenges due to the implementation of the Mays Consent Decree, the result of a settlement that found Sacramento County failed to provide humane treatment of its jail inmates.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The Task-Specific AI Sweet Spot The most effective AI implementations focus on task-specific applications rather than general automation.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The arrival marks a clear play in the growing demand for craveable comfort food, and maybe even a response to those longing for the return of the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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His arrival is a stopgap, one that the Steelers hope will keep them competitive until a long-term solution arrives, most likely in the 2026 draft.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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