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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
Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, isn't new to the achievement.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The group was subjected to discrimination, but has since been honored for its legacy and wartime achievements.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Then, on the seventh day, the Lord — who’d originally earmarked this as a day of rest — went to Warner Bros. Pictures and, having somehow managed to secure a meeting with studio executives, declared that there would be a motion picture dedicated to his crowning achievement.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
But a significant fraction of their overall membership of thousands of researchers, who were elected for their technical prowess and achievements, did so.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The group was subjected to discrimination, but has since been honored for its legacy and wartime achievements.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Then, on the seventh day, the Lord — who’d originally earmarked this as a day of rest — went to Warner Bros. Pictures and, having somehow managed to secure a meeting with studio executives, declared that there would be a motion picture dedicated to his crowning achievement.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
But a significant fraction of their overall membership of thousands of researchers, who were elected for their technical prowess and achievements, did so.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievement
Noun
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While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a world where AI handles more of the planning, execution, and reporting, what’s left for humans? McKinsey reports that 38% of companies are already repurposing time saved by AI automation toward entirely new activities.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know about how the execution will go.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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That was such a cool realization, but the match is already lit.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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As April unfolds, the moon will reach its peak in your sign (April 12), bringing forth a pivotal realization or personal awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, healthcare lags behind other sectors in the implementation of digital strategies, according to Dr Rainer Sibbel, professor of international health management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Demand in recent months has been heavier in sports and streaming, and the market appears poised for some uncertainty tied to the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, which have undermined the stock market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sharing the stage with Warren only accentuates what his performance is missing.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For Fudd’s performance in the game, she was awarded the Most Outstanding Player.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievement. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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