Sports Achievements

noun a thing that has been achieved successfully, typically through effort, skill, or courage

• His greatest accomplishment was earning a PhD in astrophysics.
• Finishing the marathon was a huge accomplishment for her.
• Getting that promotion was a major accomplishment for him.
• Overcoming his fear of public speaking was a significant accomplishment in his life.

verb to praise or express approval for someone or something

• I must commend you on your excellent presentation skills.
• I gotta commend you for acing that test without studying.
• I have to give you props for throwing such a great party.
• Her dedication to her work truly deserves commendation.

noun a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition or race

adjective coming before all others in time or order; earliest; being the most prominent in a particular quality or category

• She was awarded first prize in the prestigious piano competition.
• He won first prize in the talent show last night.
• She totally snagged first prize in the art contest.
• Achieving your dreams is like winning first prize in life's competition.

noun Glory is a noun that refers to high renown or honor won by notable achievements.

verb Glory can also be used as a verb to describe taking great pride or pleasure in something.

• The artist's painting captured the glory of the sunset perfectly.
• We basked in the glory of winning the championship game.
• She was glowing with glory after acing her exam.
• The old castle stood in ruins, a mere shadow of its former glory.

adjective describing something that has been achieved through great effort or work

• She was proud of her hard earned savings after years of diligent work.
• I finally bought that car with my hard earned cash.
• I hustled for that promotion and now I'm enjoying my hard earned perks.
• The athlete's hard earned victory was celebrated by fans worldwide.

noun praise or accolades given for achievement or accomplishment

• The team deserves kudos for their exceptional performance on the project.
• Hey, kudos on acing that presentation!
• Big kudos to you for pulling off that stunt!
• His kudos in the industry have elevated him to a prominent position.

verb Nearing is a verb that indicates approaching or getting closer to a particular point in time or distance.

• The project is nearing completion and will be ready for presentation next week.
• I can't believe we're nearing the end of the semester already.
• We're almost there, dude. We're nearing the finish line.
• As the sun began to set, the day was nearing its end.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The scientist has perfected the formula after years of research.
• She has finally perfected her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
• He's got his jump shot perfected.
• She has perfected the art of negotiation in the business world.

noun the highest point or peak of something, especially a mountain or hill; a culmination or climax

• Reaching the pinnacle of success in his career, he was promoted to CEO.
• After years of hard work, she finally reached the pinnacle of her career.
• Dude, that concert was at the pinnacle of awesomeness!
• The mountain peak stood as the pinnacle of nature's beauty.

noun the best performance or achievement in a particular sport or activity

verb to achieve or establish a record in a particular sport or activity

• The company broke the sales record for the third consecutive quarter.
• I heard you broke the record for fastest lap time at the track.
• She's got a record for always being late to class.
• His dedication to his craft is a record of his commitment to excellence.

noun A person or thing that carries or represents a particular standard or ideal

• The company prides itself on being the standard bearer for quality in the industry.
• She's the standard bearer for fashion trends among her friends.
• He's the standard bearer of cool in our group.
• The author is considered the standard bearer of modern literature.

noun a tall structure or building that stands high above its surroundings

verb to be much taller or higher than something else, especially a building or a person

• The skyscraper towered above all the other buildings in the city.
• That basketball player really towers above the rest of the team.
• Her confidence really towers above everyone else's.
• His intellect truly towers above his peers.

noun a number that is three times as large as another

verb to make three times as large or as numerous

adjective consisting of three parts or things

• The company reported a triple increase in profits this quarter.
• I scored a triple in the bowling game last night!
• She's always triple checking everything before submitting it.
• His betrayal felt like a triple stab in the back.

noun a great victory or achievement

verb to achieve victory or success

• The team's triumph in the championship game was a result of their hard work and dedication.
• We celebrated our triumph with a big party after winning the competition.
• His triumph on the basketball court was epic - he totally dominated the game.
• Overcoming her fear of public speaking was a triumph for her confidence.

noun a score of three strokes under par on a hole in golf

• The golfer scored a double eagle on the final hole of the tournament.
• Did you see that double eagle he got? It was amazing!
• He nailed a double eagle on that hole, what a boss!
• Achieving that promotion felt like hitting a double eagle in my career.

noun the action of dismounting from a gymnastics apparatus in a controlled and graceful manner

verb to perform or execute (an action) successfully or effectively, especially in a challenging situation

• The gymnast must nail the dismount in order to receive a high score.
• If you want to impress the judges, you've got to nail the dismount.
• Dude, did you see that? She totally nailed the dismount!
• He was able to navigate the difficult situation and nail the dismount with ease.

noun a period of ten years from 2010 to 2019

• The economic recession of twenty ten had a significant impact on global markets.
• I remember that awesome concert in twenty ten, it was so much fun!
• Twenty ten was lit, bro!
• In the game of life, twenty ten was just the beginning of my journey.