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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
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Arevalo, 34, is the most accomplished Salvadoran tennis player in history, male or female, and lives in Plantation.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 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
Jessica is an accomplished healthcare and social services administrator with a Master of Public Health.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Arevalo, 34, is the most accomplished Salvadoran tennis player in history, male or female, and lives in Plantation.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 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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Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Turgenev, Conrad and James found something captivating about political revolutionaries who were also well educated, cultured and sensitive.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There will be beverages from New Belgium Brewery; a market featuring the wares of DTL’s skilled staff and teachers; tool demonstrations; and a raffle.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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CEOs should reward teams for sharing inconclusive or negative results just as much as positive ones.—
Eric Johnson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The lighting is sufficient for patrons to take it all in, and the sound level, despite the size of the room, has been successfully brought down to a civilized level.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even a hearing on the proposal to arm school staff is equal parts passionate and civilized, as the majority gun-owning constituents don’t all agree that the Second Amendment should extend to the classroom.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no formal training program to ensure that a doctor is adept at robotic surgery.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo Bills: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan Grant’s talent (at 6-4, 331) is undeniable, but almost nothing about his game is consistent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Cantlay’s talent is undeniable, but he’s struggled to turn that talent into success in the sport’s biggest events.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 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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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three of the forthcoming ocean yachts will accommodate 128 guests in a variety of suites, with plenty of open-air spaces on board and a service style that’s both polished and relaxed.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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