attainable

adjective

Definition of attainablenext
1
as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out set attainable goals, not impracticable ones

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2
as in obtainable
possible to get I don't know if those blue jeans are attainable overseas

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Recent Examples of attainable Now, advanced and sophisticated products are helping growing companies extend the impact of their existing workforces in ways that previously weren’t realistically attainable. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 The playoffs, forget the World Series, is now the dream for the Texas Rangers, which these days is the attainable fantasy because of an American League where a total of four teams have winning records, three in the AL East. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 And if bail is necessary to ensure a return to court, the amount must be attainable and based on an assessment of the defendant’s financial circumstances. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Roughly 55+ catches, 5-7 scores and 900-1,000 total yards are attainable. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Everybody else may be released on attainable bail or on their own recognizance with conditions attached. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Transportation to the southern end of the state was attainable only by steam riverboats and new railway construction. — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026 Having Navarro, who scored at least 10 goals in each of her freshman and sophomore seasons, makes those objectives more attainable, Plawecki said. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Housing is also a major component, with the project calling for attainable and workforce housing as well as opportunities for homeownership. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attainable
  1. achievable
  2. obtainable
  3. possible
  4. available
  5. feasible
  6. accessible
Adjective
  • The projects are part of the county’s Housing Action Plan, which calls for adding 1,300 units of achievable housing by summer 2029.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The strategy for long-term wellness may evolve, but sustainable vitality remains achievable.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of achievable
Adjective
  • But, while real rockets aren't really obtainable, kids can always start out with model rocketry.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The goal for this inaugural season is to keep expenses (including travel) down, interest up, and profits obtainable.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of obtainable
Adjective
  • Sunlight Place the plant in a sunny window, south-facing if possible, and give it four to six hours of sunlight each day.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Carley Garner, a commodity market strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading, said smaller futures and oil ETFs such as the United States Oil Fund (ticker USO) have made speculation possible for traders at almost any level of experience or funding.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • Perfumer Jérôme Epinette added two more scents — Embrace, and D’lish — to join the already available Thrill, Splash, Crush, Sweet, and Vibe.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • More than 200 titles will launch with Indonesian dubbing, with a wider slate available in Indonesian subtitles.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • Debt settlement is an alternative to bankruptcy, but is that route feasible for a high credit card balance?
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Earning more money isn't feasible for everyone but trimming your expenses could provide some relief.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • The flash flood took place at Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on the bottom of the inner canyon in the park, a remote section only accessible by hiking, mule or rafting the Colorado River.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simmons said the goal for every election should be to make voting convenient and accessible.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessible

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“Attainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attainable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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