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 The Rooms There are 28 cabins on the property, with more in various stages of completion. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Auburn resident Hal Hall matched Barbara White’s record of 34 Tevis buckles, awarded for successful completions. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Overall, there’s been a boom-or-bust aspect to Schobel’s passing, with some impressive completions followed by questionable decision-making or ball placement. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 For many participants, the full moon represents rebirth, balance, and completion. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for completion

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Noun

Maysa Moghnie’s childhood home in south Lebanon was the culmination of decades of work.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The state’s Medical Aid in Dying Act is the culmination of work by many — and a work of art may have paved the way.

— Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Ries advocates redesigning governance to prioritize stewardship, trust, and mission primacy, citing companies like Costco and Patagonia as examples of enduring success.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The other stews help out with lines and fenders, and the docking is a success.

— Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

This strategy transforms passive allyship education into active operational execution with accountability layered in.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
More than two years after a California mother's desperate 911 call ended with her 4-year-old son witnessing her killing, the father prosecutors said carried out the execution will spend decades behind bars.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

Its implementation would require a separate decision by Iran’s senior leadership.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Wilken ruled class counsel first must raise this issue with Cousins, who, as special master, oversees implementation of the settlement and handles questions and disputes.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

For the observer hovering above one of these boundaries, Kuridze says, the view would depend on the time of arrival.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

The two encouraged one another privately, celebrated each other’s accomplishments and eventually became fixtures in each other’s lives.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Beyond the plagiarism allegations, Cofnas also raised doubt about Arday's background and personal accomplishments.

— Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

That realization led Brown to her first ghost kitchen space before eventually expanding to a food truck, where Mariah’s Taco Spot became known for its birria tacos, taco boxes, wings and creative specialty tacos.

— Evan Moore August 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
Commenting on the key insights from the Q2 preliminary update, Mariani noted strong oil and gas price realizations in the quarter.

— TipRanks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

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