achievable

adjective

Definition of achievablenext
as in possible
capable of being done or carried out I think that retirement at 55 is an achievable goal

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Recent Examples of achievable At the heart of his book is the message that safer environments can be achievable when prevention becomes a priority instead of an afterthought. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Just be sure to weigh your banking needs and goals versus what is achievable with a CD or high-yield savings account, too, to ensure that this is truly the right account for you now. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Starting with a layer of refried beans and topped with a spicy sour cream mixture, a heaping pile of guacamole, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and homemade pico de gallo is added for a flavorful yet achievable dip. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage. — Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026 Advertisement An overall sustainability score was calculated, with a maximum achievable score of 100. — Time Staff, Time, 23 June 2026 Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 This initiative aims to double Haiti's electrification rate to 60% by 2032, demonstrating that vital infrastructure development is achievable even in challenging environments. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Forty-two percent of Gen Zers say the American Dream isn't achievable for everyone, only some people, according to a new CNBC and SurveyMonkey American Dream Pulse Survey. — Jennifer Liu ashton Jackson, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achievable
  1. possible
  2. feasible
  3. attainable
  4. viable
Adjective
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The idea behind the lunch- and afternoon tea–only restaurant is to waste as little as possible.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • If feasible, the developers agreed to reuse a six-story brick masonry building on 4th Street, dating to the early 1900s, that is no longer used to chill goods.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • That may be feasible in locations with multiple federal prisons, but closures at facilities such as FCI Big Sandy in Kentucky and FCI La Tuna in Texas present a far different reality.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • Strict limits on dimensions and engine size translated into generous tax breaks, making car ownership attainable for millions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • If expanding Washington’s role were the answer, homeownership would be more attainable and more affordable today — not less.
    — Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
Definition of attainable
Adjective
  • Shuffling the opposition across to make space for a switch to the far side is a viable method of attack, but that can then come at the cost of a central box presence, with Portugal lacking runners beyond the ball.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Africa’s vaccine ambitions will succeed only if governments build the markets, research capacity, and regulatory systems that make manufacturing commercially viable.
    — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
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“Achievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achievable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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