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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
Perhaps his greatest accomplishment isn’t one that will wind up in a record book or on a highlight reel.
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, outlining his priorities for the coming four years and highlighting the accomplishments of his first weeks in office.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia):
The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Trump on Thursday was expected to tout some of his administration’s accomplishments, spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2025
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, outlining his priorities for the coming four years and highlighting the accomplishments of his first weeks in office.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia):
The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Trump on Thursday was expected to tout some of his administration’s accomplishments, spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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What's next: The success of Athletes Unlimited comes at the same time a local ownership group is seeking to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their intent was to promote a scholarship for female chefs, but the execution backfired.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The order ended a moratorium on federal executions that had been enacted by former President Joe Biden.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 18th annual Women in Film Oscars party celebrated the achievements of the 65 women nominated at the 97th annual awards.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
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Consider factory floors, call centers, retail fulfillment centers and hospitality services.—
Michael Engle,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Weiss is a keynote speaker and executive coach who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction at work.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mercury-Pluto sextile on March 5: A realization about self-worth.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Pisces moon empowers its realization through action.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Again, this is hybrid intelligence: code plus culture, algorithms plus empathy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Canadiens under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes seem to have built a culture players want to be part of.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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