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
Upon successful completion of this initial stage, the companies can apply for up to $400,000 in Phase II grants to commercialize their technology.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
His 56-yard completion to star freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith with 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and Ohio State clinging to an eight-point lead set up the game-clinching touchdown.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
All of these QBs have career completion percentages of at least 63%.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Johnson has brought out the best in Lions QB Jared Goff, who ranked second in the NFL this season in completion percentage (72.4%), passing yards (4,629) and passer rating (111.8) while throwing 37 touchdown passes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
His 56-yard completion to star freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith with 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter and Ohio State clinging to an eight-point lead set up the game-clinching touchdown.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
All of these QBs have career completion percentages of at least 63%.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Johnson has brought out the best in Lions QB Jared Goff, who ranked second in the NFL this season in completion percentage (72.4%), passing yards (4,629) and passer rating (111.8) while throwing 37 touchdown passes.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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These closing arguments were the culmination of six years of litigation on the key question in the 9/11 case: Does torture matter in the pursuit of justice in the military commissions?—
Lisa Hajjar,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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The album was a culmination of years of hard work, intentional growth, and the trust SZA had built with her core fanbase.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finding the right head coach to lead an organization to long-term success is a challenging endeavor.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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California Governor Gavin Newsom placed a hold on executions in 2019.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Biden converted their death sentences to life imprisonment, consistent with his administration’s moratorium on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and mass shootings.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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One of those cases, led by Iowa and North Dakota, seeks to roll back updates to Biden-era rules concerning the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act, one of the nation’s core environmental laws.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Strategy and Execution: Developing plans and ensuring effective implementation to achieve organizational goals.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Buzzy new evening lounges—including one from Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann—are opening downtown, whereas uptown sees an arrival of new fine dining restaurants that are stylish rather than stuffy.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of the executive order and a likely slowdown in the arrival of new refugees, the organization plans to develop ways to build community.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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