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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
Research by the National Bureau of Economic Research has shown impressive individual attainment from Ivy League schools in particular.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
This reflects a broader shift in education, where women are outpacing men in degree attainment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The report highlights the remarkable successes, such as the high educational attainment and economic achievements of Asian Indian residents.
—Jason Paguio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Cultural Resistance: Employees may hesitate to embrace skills-first practices, doubting their effectiveness or fearing the loss of familiar, status quo systems tied to degree attainment.
—Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
This reflects a broader shift in education, where women are outpacing men in degree attainment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The report highlights the remarkable successes, such as the high educational attainment and economic achievements of Asian Indian residents.
—Jason Paguio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Cultural Resistance: Employees may hesitate to embrace skills-first practices, doubting their effectiveness or fearing the loss of familiar, status quo systems tied to degree attainment.
—Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainment
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In just three weeks the largest celebration of filmmaking achievements will be held, the Oscars.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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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
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Wambaugh chose next to delve into nonfiction, enjoying his greatest success in 1973 with The Onion Field.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ruth embodies determination, while breaking down barriers and overcoming hurdles on her path to success.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Attainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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