achievements

NOUN

something completed successfully; goal reached

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment attainment creation deed effort feat performance realization success triumph victory

STRONG

acquirement acquisition act actualization completion conquest consummation contrivance effectuation enactment encompassment execution exploit fulfillment hit masterpiece production stroke

WEAK

tour de force

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defeat failure forfeit idleness loss

STRONG

unfulfillment

WEAK

injury miscue misfortune neglect negligence

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achievements

"We are saddened by her death, but grateful for the opportunity to have celebrated her extraordinary achievements throughout her long life", Earlham College said in a statement on social media.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

We felt embarrassed that our achievements set us apart from the rest of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"Living longer is one of the great achievements of public health," said Alain Labrique, head of the WHO's data department.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

A poster from the Gold Over America Tour, which Biles launched in September 2021 following the Tokyo Olympics, completes the trio of framed achievements.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

I won’t attempt to assemble his many achievements and virtues here.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger