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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
this improvement in your time for a 10K road race is quite an achievement!
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as in execution
the doing of an action
what you're asking is the achievement of a miracle
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
you should be proud of the achievement of your goals
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Recent Examples of achievement
That group that tracks educational achievement in the country.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors selects professionals from across the industry to be recognized with lifetime achievement awards.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors selects professionals from across the industry to be recognized with lifetime achievement awards.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
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Money & Markets 10 high-paying and fast-growing jobs that don't require a college degree There are lots of great fields out there for people who didn't go to college By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow For many, the path to success starts with obtaining a college degree.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
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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Differentiate Between Execution Trust And Relationship Trust There are two kinds of trust: execution and relationship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Pisces moon empowers its realization through action.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 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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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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The film's star, Adrien Brody, also downplayed its implementation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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But negotiations in Cairo last week failed to achieve any consensus on implementation of the second phase.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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For many, the slight performance upgrade over an equivalent M-series MacBook Air made little sense.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The reflection endured in its absence: Within hours, there were others similarly using their own ignorance as a basis to condemn his performance.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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