1
as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
the attainment of man's age-old dream of flying was at last realized in 1903 by Orville and Wilbur Wright
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Recent Examples of attainment
Younger Americans make up the largest share of the labor force and are on track to surpass previous generations in educational attainment.
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Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Disparity in advanced educational attainment (49th).
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Workday’s attainment of ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system further underscores the importance of proactive governance.
—Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit, however, doesn’t seek damages related to her educational attainment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
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Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Disparity in advanced educational attainment (49th).
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Workday’s attainment of ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system further underscores the importance of proactive governance.
—Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit, however, doesn’t seek damages related to her educational attainment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
Noun
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the head of a supplier to major filter distributors, my own journey into VIAQ began not from the allure of new car features, but from the realization that cabin air quality impacts all drivers and passengers, regardless of vehicle age.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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One of the great things about having no ‘position’ anymore is the realization that a platform is actually useless without courage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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