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as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
first place in the state journalism competition is quite an attainment
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as in accomplishment
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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Recent Examples of attainment
However, some economic research suggests immigration can impact the wages of certain subgroups of U.S.-born workers, especially those with lower levels of educational attainment.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
More than 80% of the county's workforce travels outside its boundaries for employment, and its population lags statewide educational attainment and employment rates.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Groups with higher percentages of college degree attainment shifted further toward Democrats, while those with lower post-secondary education shifted right.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
More than 80% of the county's workforce travels outside its boundaries for employment, and its population lags statewide educational attainment and employment rates.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
That's true, the Fed research stated, even when differences in income, employment status, and educational attainment are taken into account.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Groups with higher percentages of college degree attainment shifted further toward Democrats, while those with lower post-secondary education shifted right.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ captain has had numerous milestones, accomplishments and honors over the course of his 12-season NHL career — most notably winning his first-ever Stanley Cup last season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some doubted Musk’s other questionable gaming accomplishments, such as his claim to be one of the best players in the world at Diablo 4.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Following the success of Le Lion Rouge, which has already become a landmark stay in Rougemont since its opening last spring, Chalet Saanen has similarly begun attracting a new wave of design enthusiasts to Saanan.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Resistance in the Andes The realization that the pathogen first came out of the Andes Mountains has brought attention to the possibility of pathogen resistance existing in the region.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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This realization became the foundation for Slick Chicks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This means that strategic wealth management has an overview of personal fulfillment and is not focused solely on making as much money as possible from your investments.—
Francis Gingras Roy,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Many retirees find fulfillment in giving back to their communities.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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