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
The Squadron 42 quagmire The initial concept behind Squadron 42 was a tutorial segment that would gently introduce players to the game's mechanics and feed them some in-game rewards upon completion.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
With study completion, participants will receive a $300 Visa Gift Card.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following the completion, an acrobatic snag near the left sideline, McCarthy raced down the field and chest-bumped the 6-foot-5, 252-pound Muse.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Provider: Harvard University via edX Time Investment: 11 weeks (10-20 hours weekly)
Certificate: Optional paid certificate, but completion alone is impressive
This CS50x course teaches computational thinking through C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 June 2025
With study completion, participants will receive a $300 Visa Gift Card.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following the completion, an acrobatic snag near the left sideline, McCarthy raced down the field and chest-bumped the 6-foot-5, 252-pound Muse.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Provider: Harvard University via edX Time Investment: 11 weeks (10-20 hours weekly)
Certificate: Optional paid certificate, but completion alone is impressive
This CS50x course teaches computational thinking through C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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Their presence is the culmination of a decade-long project under Schmetzer, the latest big game for a club well-accustomed to the spotlight.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But the opening is the culmination of many more years, stretching back to Shi’s start in the hospitality space.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Such a gradual approach to the moon does not, however, guarantee landing success.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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That knowledge might be the very thing driving your success.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 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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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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A couple online made a proactive booking for a destination wedding in Buenos Aires—but were met with a surprise upon arrival.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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James was born several months later in April 2017, with the couple sharing news of his arrival in an Easter snapshot of Chloé cuddling her baby brother.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
5 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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For all of their collective accomplishments, the need to be right is still unfulfilled - and so the Trump-Musk breakup continues.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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