COMPLETIONS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

completions

noun

plural of completion

as in culminations

the act of finishing something The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.

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Recent Examples of completions The pinnacle was Brees' Super Bowl MVP performance against Indianapolis in February 2010 in Miami, marked by his second-half passing numbers of 19 completions on 20 attempts for 151 yards and two TDs. — ABC News, 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 Then, Williams overcame a 4-yard loss on a sack with consecutive completions to Loveland — 13 yards on a dart over the middle, 10 more on a play-action dump-off. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 In recent days, the quarterbacks slung completions all over the field and close to a dozen touchdown passes. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 Brees ranks second all time in passing yards, completions and touchdowns and retired in 2020. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Quarterly completions in the first quarter of 2026 came in 53% below the Q3 2024 peak. — Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Morgan previously rewarded homegrown talent like defensive end Derrick Brown, running back Chuba Hubbard, cornerback Jaycee Horn and right tackle Taylor Moton before the completions of their respective contracts. — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

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Noun

Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.

— Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

Definition of culminations

Noun

Investors are also curious to hear more about the Starship rocket launches after some hurdles – and successes – in July.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Investing in areas across finance, technology and real estate, as well as diverse sustainability initiatives in areas such as urban development and renewable energy, requires constant reinvention, rather than remaining focused on past successes.

— David Henkin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

During her tenure, Granger helped drive several defense achievements, including the commissioning of the USS Fort Worth in 2012.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Leaders can use this time to intentionally spotlight and celebrate both the cultural and professional achievements of diverse team members.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievements

Noun

Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But his bogus life story of being a wealthy Wall Street player with a college degree and other accomplishments quickly unraveled.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

Noun

After a modern-era record 19 executions in 2025, Florida has conducted 12 executions this year.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Likewise, on Tuesday, a group of 150 civic and political activists published a statement calling on the regime to free political prisoners and stop the executions.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of executions

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The airport says arrivals to Denver are also delayed an average of 15 minutes and increasing due to the weather.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Yet Diomande is intent on becoming Madrid’s latest summer signing amid the arrivals of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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