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
Filmmakers will have access to dashboards showing view counts, completion rates and audience analytics, data the brothers believe could eventually become a secondary monetization tool.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
To promote new points of view and enhance member involvement, the new amendment states that governors may serve on their BECs for a maximum of six years after the completion of their governor service, whether consecutively or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Reports revealed that the contract to build this facility was awarded in November 2025 to Walsh Federal at $166 million and is scheduled for completion in January 2028.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
To promote new points of view and enhance member involvement, the new amendment states that governors may serve on their BECs for a maximum of six years after the completion of their governor service, whether consecutively or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Reports revealed that the contract to build this facility was awarded in November 2025 to Walsh Federal at $166 million and is scheduled for completion in January 2028.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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Rather than centering a single narrative, Valentino created a lantern festival (which usually marks the culmination of Chinese New Year) at Tianhou Temple — a functioning ritual site rather than a neutral backdrop.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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That’s what unfolded in the downhill race in what was supposed to be the culmination of her comeback.—
Matthew Futterman,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jumps with a negative grade of execution are indicated with a red circle.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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From a pure execution standpoint, there was a scene where everybody had to eat garlic in the circle.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Airport workers issued a seven-day strike notice last week over implementation issues with a collective bargaining agreement signed between the union and the authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rick Astray-Caneda III — consultant and researcher emphasizing policy implementation and affordability.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Before arrival, guests receive a text with check-in details and room codes, and the team is available by call or text throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for me, the staff sensed my weariness—along with some lingering dizziness from the winding drive up—upon arrival.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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That realization forced a crossroads.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, with so much at stake, the realization suddenly dawns.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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