1
as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accomplishment
Her roster of accomplishments and notable events range a wide variety of experiential activations, consumer and B2B events, red carpet premieres, award shows, media centers, festivals and tours all over the globe (including, but not limited to notable premieres in London and India).
—
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2025
Placing summaries of your background and accomplishments on social networking channels and participating in those organizations opens doors in a way that in-person conferences and networking events used to in pre-pandemic times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, after frustrating me for so long, my body even began to be a source of accomplishment and pride.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Shanghai has officially unveiled its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training center, marking a significant accomplishment in China's robotics development.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2025
Placing summaries of your background and accomplishments on social networking channels and participating in those organizations opens doors in a way that in-person conferences and networking events used to in pre-pandemic times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Suddenly, after frustrating me for so long, my body even began to be a source of accomplishment and pride.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Shanghai has officially unveiled its first heterogeneous humanoid robot training center, marking a significant accomplishment in China's robotics development.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
-
The success of similar venues on Chicago’s lakefront, such as those at North Beach, demonstrates the potential impact.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
-
Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Bless also integrates adaptive verification methods, such as weighted averages for data retrieval and consensus mechanisms for complex tasks, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and seamless execution across a diverse computing network.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
-
This level of visibility can not only keep you accountable but also reinforce the connection between identity, execution and results.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
-
The band followed the Rumble with another unlikely achievement, winning 2024 Country Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The experience also underscored the power of education and awareness in challenging existing stigmas and encouraging people to think differently.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
-
This concerted expansion of secondary education boosted productivity, which grew very rapidly over the 1920s and 1930s.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The retailer also plans to close its San Bernardino e-commerce fulfillment center — one of 15 such centers across the United States — once its lease ends in May.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Feb. 2025
-
About three-quarters of employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Garner, a town located near Raleigh, voted against joining a grassroots labor organization called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, the National Labor Relations Board announced over the weekend .—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Their journey was one of realization—that sometimes, the person you’re meant to be with has been by your side all along.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Edward is paralyzed by the realization that shedding your skin, your name, and your history isn’t transformation but a futile disavowal.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
-
After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Hiring for culture fit is often a recipe for only working with people who look, act and think the same.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
-
As Benjamin says, rethinking and reimagining a dish to create something new isn’t just important for the culture but also for growth.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share