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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
Which makes Ellmann’s achievement all the more remarkable.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Two La Jolla Girl Scouts — one with a project focused on youth theater and the other on heart health — were recently bestowed the organization’s highest achievement, the Gold Award.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Meanwhile, in the semifinals of the events, several notable achievements happened.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The achievements in mechanical watchmaking were ambitious and, in some cases, grandiose.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Two La Jolla Girl Scouts — one with a project focused on youth theater and the other on heart health — were recently bestowed the organization’s highest achievement, the Gold Award.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Meanwhile, in the semifinals of the events, several notable achievements happened.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The achievements in mechanical watchmaking were ambitious and, in some cases, grandiose.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
Noun
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Lean in during hard times to see long-term success.—
Parna Sarkar-Basu,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Building on the success of the brand’s 65th anniversary collection, the collection balances nostalgia with elevated fabrics and contemporary silhouettes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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Of the 44 executions held in the U.S. since January 2024, seven have been conducted using a method other than lethal injection.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Since the Supreme Court allowed executions to resume, Florida has executed 111 death row inmates with only six commutations, all by Graham.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Among his more recent accomplishments was introducing a rock band element to the music program about five years ago.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Historians often describe Flammarion more as a popularizer than a serious scientist, but this should not diminish his accomplishments.—
Matthew Shindell,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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This dual realization, known as AuDHD, provided clarity on her past corporate experiences and leadership challenges.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Across Central Florida, school officials labor to translate realizations like Rosario’s into better performance.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Another app store isn’t replacing the app store—a new logic of fulfillment is replacing it.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But creating space that brings in any sort of fulfillment can usher in new, exciting energy.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The Task-Specific AI Sweet Spot The most effective AI implementations focus on task-specific applications rather than general automation.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Cooper added that the Sheriff’s Office is facing financial challenges due to the implementation of the Mays Consent Decree, the result of a settlement that found Sacramento County failed to provide humane treatment of its jail inmates.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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This shift is made possible by predictive analytics, which allow companies to track performance, anticipate failures and provide proactive maintenance.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Established in 2019, the arts and performance venue has become a cultural hotspot.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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