as in culmination
the act of finishing something
The family celebrated the completion of their youngest child's education.
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Recent Examples of completion
Winston marched the Seminoles 80 yards in seven plays (highlighted by a 49-yard completion to Rashad Greene) and found Kelvin Benjamin in the back of the end zone for a 2-yard TD with 13 seconds left that gave Florida State its first national title since 1999.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
If approved, the project would break ground within months, with completion targeted for spring 2027.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
The journey itself, not just its completion, offers unexpected treasures for those willing to notice.
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—Natalie Nixon, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Wilson’s accuracy has been far too erratic (57% completion percentage in his career), but he has been victimized by circumstances, too.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for completion
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
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There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.—
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
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Communicate With Precision And Transparency The success of any decision hinges on execution—and execution depends on clear communication.—
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Though agentic’s capabilities are shaping up to make a large impact on the retail, fashion and apparel industries, many companies have struggled to adopt sweeping AI systems, instead opting for one-off, test-and-learn style implementations.—
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Full implementation of the 2023 Minnesota Rehabilitation & Reinvestment Act before transferring any inmate (MRRA allows qualified inmates a chance to shave an additional 17 percent off their sentences).—
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Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.—
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Harris-Dawson reshuffled the council’s committee assignments last year, offering plum spots to the newest arrivals.—
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
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And when depression is in the mix, this can take away from feeling joy and a sense of accomplishment, pushing you to just keep going, working towards the next milestone without taking a break to appreciate your achievements.—
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completion. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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