Positive nouns that start with A
A nouns name good people and good things: an ally, an asset, an achiever or an artisan is someone to thank, and abundance, awe and acclaim are things to feel or earn. Amends is the one to know when something needs putting right.
73 nouns starting with A Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu PDF
Our first picks, and when to use them
- Abundance Reach for it when highlighting welcome plenty in resources, opportunities, or living things
- Ally Reach for it when naming support that includes action, especially when stakes or opposition exist
- Asset Reach for it when praising concrete contribution without reducing a person to a possession
- Artisan Reach for it when recognizing hands-on mastery without implying industrial scale
- Achiever Reach for it when praising a record of accomplishment without implying effortless talent
- Adventurer Reach for it when praising curiosity and courage when real exploration is involved
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Release from guilt, blame, or a lingering burden.
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His sincere apology brought a welcome sense of absolution.
In a phrase seek absolution, grant absolution Similar forgiveness, pardon, exoneration
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A plentiful amount of something valuable or welcome.
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The garden produced an abundance of tomatoes for the neighborhood table.
In a phrase an abundance of choices, natural abundance Similar plenty, wealth, profusion
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Willing recognition of a person, fact, or situation.
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Her acceptance gave the new student room to be himself.
In a phrase social acceptance, unconditional acceptance Similar welcome, inclusion, belonging
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The quality of being easy to reach, use, or understand.
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Clear captions improved the accessibility of every training video.
In a phrase improve accessibility, digital accessibility Similar access, inclusivity, usability
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Enthusiastic public praise and approval.
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The young novelist earned acclaim for her thoughtful first book.
In a phrase critical acclaim, international acclaim Similar praise, recognition, applause
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Loud and enthusiastic approval or public praise.
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The retiring conductor received warm acclamation from the orchestra.
In a phrase loud acclamation, public acclamation Similar applause, ovation, acclaim
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An award or expression of strong praise.
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The conservation group earned an accolade for restoring the marsh.
In a phrase receive an accolade, highest accolade Similar award, honor, tribute
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Something worthwhile completed through effort or skill.
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Finishing the accessible trail was a shared accomplishment.
In a phrase major accomplishment, sense of accomplishment Similar achievement, success, feat
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Harmony or agreement between people, groups, or ideas.
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The neighbors reached an accord that protected the shared garden.
In a phrase in accord with, mutual accord Similar harmony, alignment, concord
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Official recognition that required standards have been met.
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Accreditation confirmed the laboratory's careful testing practices.
In a phrase earn accreditation, professional accreditation Similar certification, approval, recognition
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A valued result gained through effort, courage, or skill.
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Restoring the wetland was a major achievement for the town.
In a phrase great achievement, academic achievement Similar accomplishment, success, feat
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A person who reaches worthwhile goals through effort.
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The young achiever balanced her studies with community service.
In a phrase high achiever, young achiever Similar high performer, success, go-getter
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Recognition of someone's contribution, value, or experience.
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The plaque offered lasting acknowledgment of the rescue team's courage.
In a phrase formal acknowledgment, receive acknowledgment Similar recognition, credit, thanks
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The ability to understand situations and make sound judgments.
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Her financial acumen helped the charity use every donation wisely.
In a phrase business acumen, financial acumen Similar insight, judgment, savvy
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The ability to adjust well when circumstances change.
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The crew's adaptability kept the event running during the storm.
In a phrase show adaptability, workplace adaptability Similar flexibility, versatility, resilience
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Warm respect and approval for someone or something.
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The apprentices watched the master carpenter with admiration.
In a phrase deep admiration, earn admiration Similar respect, appreciation, esteem
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Deep love, admiration, or delighted affection.
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The toddler gazed at her new puppy with adoration.
In a phrase look of adoration, public adoration Similar love, devotion, admiration
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A decorative detail that adds beauty or distinction.
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A woven sash was the only adornment on the simple dress.
In a phrase personal adornment, simple adornment Similar decoration, ornament, embellishment
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A helpful condition that improves the chance of success.
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Early feedback gave the design team a useful advantage.
In a phrase competitive advantage, distinct advantage Similar benefit, edge, strength
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An exciting experience involving discovery or worthwhile challenge.
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Their canoe trip became an adventure full of wildlife sightings.
In a phrase great adventure, sense of adventure Similar expedition, journey, exploration
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A person eager to explore unfamiliar places or experiences.
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The curious adventurer mapped a safe route through the valley.
In a phrase fearless adventurer, young adventurer Similar explorer, traveler, pioneer
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Active public support for a person, group, or cause.
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Persistent advocacy secured safer crossings near the primary school.
In a phrase patient advocacy, advocacy group Similar support, championing, representation
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A warm feeling of fondness and care.
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The siblings showed their affection through small daily favors.
In a phrase show affection, deep affection Similar fondness, love, tenderness
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A statement that gives support, confidence, or recognition.
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One honest affirmation helped Malik trust his growing skill.
In a phrase positive affirmation, daily affirmation Similar encouragement, validation, confirmation
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Support provided after treatment, repair, or a major event.
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Thoughtful aftercare helped the patient regain confidence at home.
In a phrase aftercare instructions, proper aftercare Similar follow-up care, recovery support, postoperative care
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A warm pleasant feeling that remains after happiness.
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The reunion's afterglow stayed with the family for days.
In a phrase bask in the afterglow, warm afterglow Similar contentment, elation, lingering pleasure
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The power to make choices and act independently.
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Flexible hours gave the volunteers greater agency over their schedules.
In a phrase personal agency, sense of agency Similar autonomy, self-determination, control
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The ability to move or think quickly and effectively.
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Mental agility helped Priya connect two seemingly separate clues.
In a phrase mental agility Similar adaptability, responsiveness, quick thinking
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Cheerful readiness and energetic willingness to act.
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Jon accepted the mentoring role with genuine alacrity.
In a phrase with alacrity, show alacrity Similar eagerness, readiness, enthusiasm
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A person skilled in several different activities.
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The team's all-rounder could design, build, and explain the prototype.
In a phrase talented all-rounder, team all-rounder Similar generalist, polymath, utility player
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A partnership formed for mutual help or a shared purpose.
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The schools formed an alliance to expand the meal program.
In a phrase strategic alliance, form an alliance Similar partnership, coalition, collaboration
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A quality of charm that attracts interest or admiration.
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The quiet harbor retains its allure in every season.
In a phrase enduring allure, mysterious allure Similar appeal, charm, attraction
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A person who actively supports another person or cause.
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Jules became a trusted ally in the campaign for step-free access.
In a phrase trusted ally, close ally Similar supporter, advocate, partner
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Active, sustained support for people facing unfair barriers.
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Genuine allyship requires listening, learning, and sharing access.
In a phrase active allyship, practice allyship Similar solidarity, advocacy, support
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Money or goods freely given to people in need.
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Anonymous alms supplied warm meals during the bitter week.
In a phrase give alms, alms for the poor Similar charity, donations, offerings
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The practice of giving help to people in need.
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Holiday almsgiving replenished the neighborhood food pantry.
In a phrase practice almsgiving, tradition of almsgiving Similar charitable giving, donation, philanthropy
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A greeting or farewell expressing affection and goodwill.
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The host welcomed each arriving guest with a cheerful aloha.
In a phrase spirit of aloha, say aloha Similar hello, welcome, farewell
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Concern for the well-being of others without personal gain.
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Their quiet altruism kept the free pantry stocked all winter.
In a phrase act of altruism, pure altruism Similar selflessness, benevolence, generosity
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A person devoted to helping others without personal reward.
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The quiet altruist organized supplies without seeking public credit.
In a phrase committed altruist, effective altruist Similar humanitarian, benefactor, philanthropist
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A feeling of great surprise, wonder, or admiration.
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The restored fresco drew gasps of amazement from visitors.
In a phrase to my amazement, gasp of amazement Similar wonder, astonishment, awe
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Strong determination to achieve something worthwhile.
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Her ambition is to bring clean water to every household.
In a phrase great ambition, personal ambition Similar aspiration, drive, determination
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Actions taken to repair harm and restore goodwill.
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He made amends by replacing the tools he had damaged.
In a phrase make amends, offer amends Similar reparation, restitution, atonement
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A feature that provides comfort, convenience, or enjoyment.
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The shaded courtyard is a welcome amenity for hospital visitors.
In a phrase local amenity, public amenity Similar facility, convenience, feature
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A peaceful and friendly relationship.
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Years of cooperation created lasting amity between the villages.
In a phrase lasting amity, international amity Similar friendship, harmony, goodwill
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Official forgiveness that protects people from punishment.
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The amnesty allowed displaced families to return home safely.
In a phrase grant amnesty, general amnesty Similar pardon, clemency, immunity
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Enjoyable entertainment or a feeling of pleased laughter.
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The puppy's clumsy enthusiasm provided endless amusement.
In a phrase source of amusement, quiet amusement Similar entertainment, delight, mirth
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Hopeful excitement about something expected to happen.
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The children waited in happy anticipation for the curtain to rise.
In a phrase build anticipation, eager anticipation Similar expectation, excitement, eagerness
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A remedy that counteracts poison, harm, or difficulty.
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Quiet conversation was a gentle antidote to the hectic day.
In a phrase antidote to boredom, welcome antidote Similar remedy, corrective, counterbalance
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Calm confidence and assurance in a difficult situation.
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Soraya handled the unexpected questions with impressive aplomb.
In a phrase with aplomb, considerable aplomb Similar poise, composure, assurance
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A sincere expression of regret for causing harm.
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His direct apology opened the way to renewed trust.
In a phrase sincere apology, offer an apology Similar regret, amends, contrition
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Clapping or another expression of warm approval.
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A burst of applause greeted the volunteers as they entered.
In a phrase round of applause, loud applause Similar acclaim, praise, ovation
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Recognition and enjoyment of value, effort, or kindness.
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The note expressed sincere appreciation for the rescue crew.
In a phrase show appreciation, genuine appreciation Similar gratitude, recognition, admiration
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Formal or enthusiastic approval and praise.
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The accessibility plan earned approbation from residents and inspectors.
In a phrase earn approbation, public approbation Similar approval, praise, commendation
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A natural ability or readiness to learn a skill.
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Lena showed an aptitude for understanding mechanical systems.
In a phrase natural aptitude, show aptitude Similar ability, talent, knack
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Strong enthusiasm, passion, or devotion.
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The choir's ardor was clear in every note of the final song.
In a phrase youthful ardor, romantic ardor Similar passion, enthusiasm, fervor
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An agreement to stop fighting and pursue peace.
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The armistice gave both communities time to begin negotiations.
In a phrase sign an armistice, armistice agreement Similar ceasefire, truce, cessation
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A skilled craftsperson who makes things with care.
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The artisan repaired the carved frame by hand.
In a phrase local artisan, skilled artisan Similar craftsperson, craftsman, maker
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Creative skill and sensitivity shown in making something.
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The mural's subtle colors reveal the painter's artistry.
In a phrase technical artistry, display artistry Similar craftsmanship, skill, creativity
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An upward climb or rise toward success.
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The climber's steady ascent inspired the younger members.
In a phrase steep ascent, rapid ascent Similar climb, rise, elevation
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A strong hope or ambition to achieve something meaningful.
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Her aspiration is to design homes that use less energy.
In a phrase career aspiration, lifelong aspiration Similar ambition, goal, aim
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Agreement with or approval of a proposal.
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Every member gave assent to the shared safety standard.
In a phrase give assent, formal assent Similar consent, agreement, approval
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A person or thing of substantial value or usefulness.
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Her language skills were a major asset during the visit.
In a phrase valuable asset, major asset Similar advantage, resource, strength
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Practical help given to a person or effort.
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Roadside assistance arrived before the temperature dropped.
In a phrase provide assistance, financial assistance Similar help, aid, support
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A confident promise or feeling of certainty.
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The written guarantee gave buyers assurance that repairs were covered.
In a phrase give assurance, written assurance Similar guarantee, reassurance, promise
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Physical strength, coordination, stamina, and sporting skill.
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The goalkeeper's athleticism saved three difficult shots.
In a phrase natural athleticism, remarkable athleticism Similar fitness, agility, strength
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Action taken to repair a wrong or restore harmony.
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Restoring the damaged habitat became an act of atonement.
In a phrase act of atonement, seek atonement Similar reparation, amends, redress
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A valued result or level that has been achieved.
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Fluency was a proud attainment after years of study.
In a phrase educational attainment, proud attainment Similar achievement, accomplishment, milestone
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A quality that draws interest, affection, or admiration.
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The garden's main attraction is its fragrant rose arch.
In a phrase main attraction, tourist attraction Similar appeal, allure, draw
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A person who develops knowledge through independent study.
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The autodidact learned three languages from books and conversations.
In a phrase gifted autodidact, lifelong autodidact Similar self-taught person, independent learner, self-educator
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Freedom and ability to make informed independent choices.
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The new role gave each engineer autonomy over routine decisions.
In a phrase personal autonomy, greater autonomy Similar independence, agency, self-determination
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A prize or honor given to recognize achievement.
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The science club received an award for its clean-water project.
In a phrase receive an award, prestigious award Similar prize, honor, accolade
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Knowledge and understanding of a fact or situation.
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The campaign raised awareness of free tutoring at the library.
In a phrase raise awareness, public awareness Similar knowledge, understanding, consciousness
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A feeling of wonder and deep respect.
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The vast night sky filled the campers with awe.
In a phrase sense of awe, filled with awe Similar wonder, reverence, amazement
Questions people ask
- How many positive nouns start with A?
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This list has 73 nouns that start with A; 59 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive noun that starts with A?
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Abundance: A plentiful amount of something valuable or welcome. Others to consider: Ally, Asset, Artisan, Achiever, Adventurer and Awe.
- Where are the other positive words that start with A?
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All 231 positive words that start with A, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 231 A words