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 Credit is due to the Illinois Department of Transportation and the engineers and constructions teams that carried out the innovative designs and construction approaches, which led to the completion of the project ahead of schedule. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Related Stories These projects show how Media City Qatar’s support can carry productions beyond the initial announcement, from development and production through completion and release. — Partner Content, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026 Stock up Cornerback Zyon McCollum rebounded from a poor start after allowing a touchdown and wide-open completions to intercept two passes. — Rob Maaddi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2026 Two games ago, in a 56-51 loss to Langham Creek, Riegler set the Houston-area record for single-game completions with 44. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for completion

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Noun

The assault comes less than a month after the New York City Council voted to end the city’s carriage horse industry by a veto-proof majority, the culmination of a decades-long campaign to end the practice.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
The angular, heterodox pickup represented the culmination of Musk’s eccentric brand of genius, at least to his legions of followers.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

But that success is also beginning to crowd some of the places that the trail was created to support, as a growing number of travelers takes interest.

— Amber Dunlap, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
The Thunder say much of their success this season was built on the heels of last season's deep playoff run.

— Matt Zahn, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of success

Noun

Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Though the success of the doc represents an achievement for the form — as well as for Fielder, Oppenheim, and studio A24 — the overall picture at the box office this weekend is more mixed.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

The request follows a judge's order to preserve evidence in a lawsuit filed by Pike's attorneys and reflects the secrecy surrounding execution drugs, which states often argue is necessary to protect access to the drugs and the safety of suppliers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Hood is not the only person pushing for a pause on executions in Florida.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of execution

Noun

The experiment ran 12 times faster than its earlier implementation on IBM’s Heron processor.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Successful implementation will depend on Governor Healey taking immediate, decisive steps to modernize the eligibility system, beginning with a sustainable technology investment plan.

— Stan Soloway, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of implementation

Noun

Mayfair and Knightsbridge restaurant favorites Zuma, Bagatelle, and Novikov have all made the journey east in recent years, accompanied in 2026 by oh-so-chic arrivals from Dubai, Paris, and Marbella (Gaia, Gigi Rigolatto, and Maison Revka).

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Another 10 million current Americans hadn’t immigrated yet, to say nothing of our countrymen who have since died or the post-2001 arrivals who have yet to officially join the team.

— Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

The Cardinal are also one win away from bowl eligibility, which would be an accomplishment for a program with five consecutive losing seasons.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
Schilb doesn’t dwell on her individual accomplishments, knowing that the numbers are possible due to the team’s success.

— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2026

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