achievement
noun
something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed.
achievements
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pluralof achievement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Shirley Dace, as she worked the phones at Bass headquarters, referred to a five-page list of personal achievements and positive developments during the mayor’s first term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Huerta was at the center of many of the union’s landmark achievements, including the negotiation of a contract in 1966 with the Schenley Wine Co.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Eisenkot also supports a tough approach against foes like Iran, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon—though he says he favors turning military victories into diplomatic achievements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The BBC has discovered that over the last few years, an increasing number of websites, press releases and social videos have begun to appear, celebrating the achievements of a businessman called Arif Patel in Dubai.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
He wrote out a Special Progress Report on my achievements in the prison, he attached a copy of the college acceptance letter, and he sent it to the parole board for consideration.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
