How to Use achievement in a Sentence

achievement

noun
  • It was a great achievement.
  • Getting the project done on time was a real achievement.
  • The discovery of DNA was a major scientific achievement.
  • Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But only dealing with this disaster after the fact is not an achievement.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The Prussian court was announcing a new honor for achievements in the arts and sciences.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, everyone can begin to explore the depths of an artistic achievement that has few equals.
    Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2023
  • She’s also learned that fundraising is not the only mark of achievement for a new business, and knowing how to bootstrap is valuable.
    Aisha S Gani, Bloomberg.com, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Steve Jobs frequently cited his adoption as a source of motivation for his achievements.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
  • When Abloh mentions being in the Vuitton studio, Williams acknowledges the mic-drop power of that achievement.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For organizers and nominees alike, the existence of a show that largely focuses on Black entertainers is an achievement in itself.
    Randee Dawn, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The candidates agreed bolstering academic achievement for all Dallas children is a priority.
    Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Data is unclear on how this change would impact enrollment and academic achievement, according to the committee tasked with researching calendar options.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
  • But after the first four batters of the game, that seemed an achievement.
    Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Unless Congress acts by the end of this year, three achievements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs ...
    Ryan Ellis, National Review, 14 Nov. 2023
  • But the center’s achievements have brought with them new needs.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
  • That day’s achievement is understood through the flip-side of it.
    Dave Hyde, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Garfield High students’ spirit of achievement will stride through the L.A. Marathon.
    Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
  • This achievement garnered cheers and claps from the cast and crew of the show, who then sang happy birthday to a smiling Bill.
    Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • Over the years, Mae has been by her mom's side to celebrate career achievements.
    Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Approaching the work with these learnings, at the point of achievements but also of mistakes.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Each member of a Steam Family will have their own save games and earn their own achievements.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Lee's achievement will go down in history as only the third holiday song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100.
    Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
  • True success requires you to fall in love with the process of improving and achieving, not just the achievement itself.
    Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
  • For now, Hamas will likely continue to double down on its rhetoric and sing the praises of its achievements.
    Nelly Lahoud, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Student achievement and engagement are always at the top of my list.
    Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This success was the springboard for other achievements.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 June 2023
  • The Ohioan’s many talents (and achievements) will be highlighted at RM Sotheby’s this spring.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 May 2023
  • Saturn rules Capricorn which craves achievement, and Aquarius, which wants to bring about a better world.
    Emily Newhouse, Allure, 15 June 2023
  • After the achievement, Spotify gifts artists the Billions Club plaque.
    Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023

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