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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First held in 1949, the Emmys honor achievements in acting, writing, and production, serving as a primary showcase for the global television industry.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 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
“I know how hard-earned these achievements were, which is why we are a leader in this business,” said Yu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 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 thought about this more often now that I was an adult, especially when people applauded me for my achievements, as if there weren’t a strange and cruel randomness to it all.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
