as in achievement
a successful result brought about by hard work
the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena
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Recent Examples of acquirement
Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn.
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Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023
Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast.
—Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 3 May 2021
The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones.
—Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2020
The ongoing Covid-19 period is a tough phase of capital acquirement for many firms and these blanket restrictions can have an impact on fundraising.
—Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India, 4 June 2020
Many fans believe that improvements need to be made with the acquirement of Virgil van Dijk in defence.
—SI.com, 8 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquirement
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Advertisement Atop the list is the plan to renew some $4 trillion in expiring GOP tax cuts — a signature domestic achievement of Trump’s first term and an issue that may define his second term.Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The cast nails their roles, but the true scene-stealer is Jeronicus’ finest achievement: the little robot Buddy 3000, a wide-eyed cutie who can walk, talk, fly, and get into trouble.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Research consistently shows that companies with inclusive practices experience higher employee engagement, productivity, and retention—critical factors for success in today's competitive market.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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To set yourself up for success, focus on realistic goals.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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And, although the night ended in her controversial snub for this year’s award, her hair look, much like her career accomplishments, stood out.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the tech billionaire and The Masked Singer host are both known for their accomplishments — Musk for being the richest man in the world, Cannon for his comedic chops — their respective broods have often made just as many headlines as their talents.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Prosperity considers statistics like the educational attainment of the city and what percentage of people who participate in the labor force.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Disparity in educational attainment is not men’s only point of grievance.Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Acquirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquirement. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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