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
Winston marched the Seminoles 80 yards in seven plays (highlighted by a 49-yard completion to Rashad Greene) and found Kelvin Benjamin in the back of the end zone for a 2-yard TD with 13 seconds left that gave Florida State its first national title since 1999.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
If approved, the project would break ground within months, with completion targeted for spring 2027.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The journey itself, not just its completion, offers unexpected treasures for those willing to notice.
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—Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Wilson’s accuracy has been far too erratic (57% completion percentage in his career), but he has been victimized by circumstances, too.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
If approved, the project would break ground within months, with completion targeted for spring 2027.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The journey itself, not just its completion, offers unexpected treasures for those willing to notice.
4.
—Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Wilson’s accuracy has been far too erratic (57% completion percentage in his career), but he has been victimized by circumstances, too.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
Noun
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That was the culmination of three consecutive nights of strikes.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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This new office was the culmination of a 10-year plan that saw the investment giant move offices across Hong Kong, London and within the United States.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Somewhere between good intentions and poor execution, things unraveled.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The latter facilitate the execution of a design vision or ensure repetitive tasks where resources are rare.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The advisors weren't consulting on the new framework, and there is much uncertainty about its implementation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Full implementation of the 2023 Minnesota Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act before transferring any inmate (MRRA allows qualified inmates a chance to shave an additional 17 percent off their sentences).—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Harris-Dawson reshuffled the council’s committee assignments last year, offering plum spots to the newest arrivals.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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