as in realized
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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
Napoléon had attained mastery of much of Europe at that point
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
with hard work she will inevitably attain success in her chosen profession
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Recent Examples of attained
Peter Lyon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
However, high school athletes are already earning NIL money in several states, and those with promising NIL value have potentially attained some degree of financial security already.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
It can only be attained by subordinating the system, processes, tools, techniques, and frameworks to human values, mindsets, caring, feeling, and culture that firms can inspire energy, enthusiasm, creativity and innovativeness.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Indiana heads into its bye having already attained a three-game improvement over last year’s 3-9 showing.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
And in three tests from AV-Comparatives, McAfee attained two Advanced+ certifications and one Advanced.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
This can be attained not through driving workers harder but by providing better training, better tools and better management.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kris Kristofferson, who attained success as both a groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and a Hollywood film and TV star, died Saturday at home in Maui, Hawaii.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 29 Sep. 2024
Yet both ethnic groups organized and attained political power by slowly working their way into the mainstream.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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That may be attained by the new solid state batteries which could offer more power, while reducing weight and cost.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
However, high school athletes are already earning NIL money in several states, and those with promising NIL value have potentially attained some degree of financial security already.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
It can only be attained by subordinating the system, processes, tools, techniques, and frameworks to human values, mindsets, caring, feeling, and culture that firms can inspire energy, enthusiasm, creativity and innovativeness.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Indiana heads into its bye having already attained a three-game improvement over last year’s 3-9 showing.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
And in three tests from AV-Comparatives, McAfee attained two Advanced+ certifications and one Advanced.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
This can be attained not through driving workers harder but by providing better training, better tools and better management.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kris Kristofferson, who attained success as both a groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and a Hollywood film and TV star, died Saturday at home in Maui, Hawaii.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 29 Sep. 2024
Yet both ethnic groups organized and attained political power by slowly working their way into the mainstream.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attained
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The song earned both acts their first top 10 list.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taylor is coming off the drama A Thousand and One, which bowed at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned her strong reviews for her performance.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, the resort aims to leave guests feeling renewed, uplifted and inspired, ensuring an achieved sense of ‘weightlessness’.Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 15 June 2021
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Especially for her father, who, like her mother, was the child of Jewish immigrants, the house embodied the achieved American dream.ARTHUR LUBOW, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2018
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Worried about the pace of automation, labor unions have fought and won more transparency from management about new tools in the workplace.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The only National League team that has never won a World Series, San Diego has reached but lost the Fall Classic twice, in 1984 and 1989.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2020, Thai Union, a longtime shrimp supplier to Red Lobster, gained 49% control of the chain, becoming its majority shareholder.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The vehicle has gained popularity among younger consumers.Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also an accomplished playwright, Nambi is developing multiple projects for Broadway.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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The accomplished jazz musician and arranger distinguished himself from his contemporaries with his willingness to span genres, jumping between R&B, pop, jazz, and rap in the 1980s alone.Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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New York Congressman Mike Lawler wore blackface while dressing as Michael Jackson for Halloween in 2006, according to photos obtained by The New York Times.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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In order to recoup funds obtained from Affinity Equity International Partners Limited and Alsen Chance Holdings Limited — which were linked to the 1MDB scandal — liquidators sued the producer.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Inside a record-breaking year for the music business in which the 10 most successful acts reaped a collective $3 billion on the road.Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Interestingly, the group that engaged in both cardio exercise and resistance training reaped the benefits of both types of training.Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Stabbed & Shot 2 is set to cap off what has been an eventful year for both artists, as each have garnered critical acclaim while continuing to expand their respective fanbases.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent shift Since becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris has garnered a wellspring of support from Black faith leaders, including influential Black preachers who either remain in or came up in the Pentecostal or charismatic congregations.Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Attained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attained. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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