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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt
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as in positive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
it is an accomplished fact that 10th century Norsemen established settlements in Newfoundland
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as in achieved
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency
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Recent Examples of accomplished
Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Even the most accomplished executives have moments of doubt.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Three-time Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper accomplished the feat in October 2004.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The gruff but beloved Hackman was among the most accomplished actors of his generation, appearing as villains, heroes and antiheroes in dozens of dramas, comedies and action films from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Even the most accomplished executives have moments of doubt.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Tasks that once took hours can now be accomplished in minutes thanks to technology, which may give the impression of laziness to those who equate effort with time spent.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Three-time Pro Bowler Daunte Culpepper accomplished the feat in October 2004.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
Adjective
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But when the rich and cultured Princess Casamassima befriends him, Hyacinth becomes enamored of her lifestyle.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Remember, buttermilk is already cultured and tangy, so a little age isn't a deal breaker.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For highly skilled job seekers, the choice is obvious.—
Sarah Elk,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Truly skilled, effective coaches don’t need to call their players names and berate them for messing up and know that doing so makes players afraid to take risks and be creative, critical parts of being a great soccer player.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Studies have shown, for example, that the brain selectively attends to positive information, and that people tend to discount negative predictions in order to maintain an optimistic bias.—
Richard A. Friedman,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The German coach is a positive person and relishes his team’s attitude.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Going back to child labor policies reminiscent of the Gilded Age is not an answer in a civilized society to address worker shortages and disrupted supply chains.—
Thomas Kennedy,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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And Smith wants to use it as a stage for something sprawling and meaningful — the latest pronouncement on how savage the supposedly civilized become when the chips are down.—
Mike Hale,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In short, reviewing medical records and bills is a time-consuming, high-pressure task at which legal professionals are not adept.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Companies often assume that older workers are less adept at adapting to new technologies.—
Mona Mourshed,
Harvard Business Review,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although Dugin’s obsession with Nazis is undeniable, there is surprisingly little antisemitism in his writing.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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His impact on the country music scene has been undeniable, with five No.1 albums and collaborations with Adele, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Dolly Parton, and Taylor Swift.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Until then, he’s fulfilled in raising awareness about the benefits of holistic approaches to cancer care, which can complement traditional treatments.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Merrill fulfilled his promise as a consensus Top-20 prospect by collecting down-ballot MVP votes for the Padres, who won 93 games and came within one game of upsetting the eventual champion Dodgers in the NL Division Series.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Throw any of these on with a simple white tee and jeans this spring and expect a polished, put-together look each and every time.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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