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

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
The raid at the Travelodge and Super 8 Hotels on James Circle was a culmination of a yearlong investigation, Brooklyn Center officials said.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Opened in 2023 in the Westchester town of Harrison, this all-day cafe from sisters (and NYC natives) Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer quickly took off in part due to the runaway success of the wide-ranging menu's burger.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
If enough people use these tools, humans without them will have little chance of success.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 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

The transitional period and implementation of a 2018 peace agreement, which ended a deadly civil war, has been extended several times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The firms’ implementation were proprietary, but many of the underlying signals were not as different as investors assumed.

— Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Trump’s comments upon Xi’s arrival at the White House only emphasized general collaboration.

— Kevin Breuninger,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Flash forward a little more than a decade, and a second whopper of a hurdle came with the arrival of a pandemic that shut the world down.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

Some trade analysts were struck by how few tangible accomplishments seemed to come from the meeting.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
With the American League East title won and homefield advantage secured through the Championship Series, the Rays don’t have much to play for during the final days of the regular season besides some individual accomplishments.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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