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as in cultured
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a year as an exchange student in Europe had transformed the tomboy into an accomplished young woman
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
an accomplished performance of a difficult violin concerto a delicate eye operation that only the most accomplished surgeon would attempt
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as in positive
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
it is an accomplished fact that 10th century Norsemen established settlements in Newfoundland
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as in achieved
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you've accomplished your assigned task with your usual efficiency
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Recent Examples of accomplished
Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Silence is a modern masterpiece of making peace with the unknown — Garfield’s most accomplished performance is for his most demanding role.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
However, the brand is equally accomplished on the quieter side where elegance and sophistication merge.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The series is being helmed by accomplished filmmaker Daniel Bird, who trained under legendary Czech surrealist filmmaker and stop-motion legend Jan Švankmajer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Silence is a modern masterpiece of making peace with the unknown — Garfield’s most accomplished performance is for his most demanding role.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Sports stars have accomplished more in Hollywood with less acting talent.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
However, the brand is equally accomplished on the quieter side where elegance and sophistication merge.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplished
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But the Grimms wanted to preserve the culture of the common folk, not to make the folk sound cultured.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The race is therefore on to produce cultured meat at scale, with products that look, smell and taste like real meat, right down to their texture.David Prosser, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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College professors complain that the students coming to them aren’t even adept at reading books.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Most foreign governments have become adept over the years at managing Washington, the multilayered and federal U.S. political system.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Countless words will be written in an effort to analyze the events of Election Day 2024, but certain truths are undeniable.Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The draw of multiple artists and galleries from all over the continent (and the diaspora) is undeniable; however, this year’s edition showcased one of the fair’s constituent elements that has played a unique role in its growth: program diversity.Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The team also discovered that about 15% of adults fulfilled the criteria for functional iron deficiency, which occurs when the iron in the body is stored away but not readily available for use.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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Your agenda is that your child should be happy and healthy and fulfilled and give back to the world.Samantha Barry, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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The rich, densely woven texture is complimented by a harmonious structure with polished tannins and elegance at the finish.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Accomplished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplished. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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