attainments

noun

Definition of attainmentsnext
plural of attainment
1
as in accomplishments
a successful result brought about by hard work first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment

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2
as in achievements
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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  1. accomplishments
  2. achievements
  3. successes
  4. realizations
Noun
  • Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Let your accomplishments speak for you.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishments
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  • Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These impressive achievements are really just different compared to those of able-bodied competitors.
    Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of achievements
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  • Challenging Israel’s advance Iran hopes to slow and potentially reverse Israel’s successes against Hezbollah, especially as Israel embarks on ground operations into southern Lebanon.
    Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now that Israel has shifted its attention to Lebanon and scored several initial tactical successes against Hezbollah, Iran cannot afford to stand back and watch for two main reasons.
    Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of successes
Noun
  • Over the last 7 days I have been overjoyed by many kind words, realizations, and humble understandings of this piece of art.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These realizations have all been enough to spur the launch of ventures founded on giving renters amenities that are more practical than flashy.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of realizations
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