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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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Arguably the most important quantitative element would be how many surgeries the doctor performed and the success rate.—
R.J. Shook,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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On the back of their most successful Premier League season, this outcome threatens to overshadow their outstanding achievement and the joy that came with it in the most unjust manner.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tradition took hold and now includes other individual achievements that might otherwise get overlooked.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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The outdated approach to medical education persists beyond university classrooms.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The Ministry of Education is mandating AI education at the start of the next school year, starting in kindergarten.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
7 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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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana).—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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But with the realization that what really matters is architecting solutions that allow technologies to play together to deliver outcomes, the enterprise architect was born.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Now, season three is raising the stakes by bringing in the most relatable thing the show has done — the threat of the total collapse of civilization.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Caracol dates back to 900 B.C., according to the Caracol Archaeological Project, and lasted centuries until the collapse of the Maya civilization in A.D. 800-900.—
Kerry Breen
July 10,
CBS News,
10 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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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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