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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
The director has since expressed admiration for the trilogy's thematic and technical accomplishments.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Pence appeared for a Thursday interview with CNN host Kate Bolduan on CNN News Central to offer his assessment of the accomplishments of the second Trump administration.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
Helping to motivate her to take the steps toward staying healthy is without a doubt my greatest accomplishment.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
Davies also made sure to note an accomplishment that no other Air Force command had in 2023.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Pence appeared for a Thursday interview with CNN host Kate Bolduan on CNN News Central to offer his assessment of the accomplishments of the second Trump administration.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
Helping to motivate her to take the steps toward staying healthy is without a doubt my greatest accomplishment.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
Davies also made sure to note an accomplishment that no other Air Force command had in 2023.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
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But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Your goal is to ensure that your event isn’t seen as an optional networking opportunity, but as essential to an organization’s success.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Pulling the plug on these dollars is likely to impact rural stations the most, which feed information, entertainment and education to isolated communities.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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With financial struggles and worries often cited as reasons for people having fewer children, solutions often focus on calling for policies that include making child care, health care, housing and education more accessible.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Carter is attempting to take the upside of his group and guide it into a positive realization on the field.—
Mike Kaye
July 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Expansion: Focus on upsell activity, executive sponsor engagement and ROI realization.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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That combined with a Thulsa Doom, an Atlantian in Conan who was from a much older civilization, who created as an empire off of the existing world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Combining the family’s love for Greek culture, nature and food, with their passion for yoga and mindfulness, Kea Retreat offers travelers the option to book a five or six-night retreat or simply indulge in a relaxing and restorative hotel stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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London, the jewel in the crown of the U.K.’s economy and national culture, has taken a bit of a battering lately, with big business looking to expand elsewhere , workers looking for more affordable places to live and a flock of millionaires fleeing the city.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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