as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work
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Recent Examples of realization
That was the realization for her that something is really wrong.
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Sean Illing, Vox, 5 July 2025
The emotional undercurrents of the day could spark some important realizations about your career and public image.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The experience was disheartening, finding effective resources scarce—until Leslie had a realization.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The weekly series aims to offer insights into filmmaking processes from initial concept to screen realization.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Sean Illing, Vox, 5 July 2025
The emotional undercurrents of the day could spark some important realizations about your career and public image.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The experience was disheartening, finding effective resources scarce—until Leslie had a realization.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The weekly series aims to offer insights into filmmaking processes from initial concept to screen realization.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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More precisely, the guest list was a delicate trigonometric reflection of the couple’s affections with a very strong quotient of the regard in which the business accomplishments of the groom are held.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The accomplishment follows a recent winning streak for the 28-year-old company, which has spent the last decade expanding outside its home bases in Louisiana and Texas.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The tradition took hold and now includes other individual achievements that might otherwise get overlooked.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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On the back of their most successful Premier League season, this outcome threatens to overshadow their outstanding achievement and the joy that came with it in the most unjust manner.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s team now says the ongoing spectacle has proven a resounding political success with few downsides.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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