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 This accelerated synergy realization is especially notable given costs expected to achieve these synergies remain unchanged. David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Was came to an important realization while in the studio with Willie Nelson. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025 The common thread for both actors after facing physical challenges was the realization that women need to demand more from the medical establishment. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 Many philosophers have posited solutions to nihilism and the realization that the universe isn’t centered around us. Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realization
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Noun
  • But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.
    Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Those accomplishments should be more than milestones.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Expect to attain power, leadership, kudos, awards, promotions and acknowledgement from others for your achievements.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The system is part of Qinchuangyuan initiative, which aimed to accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into commercial products and boost industrial development.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In the July 2025 entry of his weekly newsletter, the dad of three penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The desire for a more luxury lifestyle connects directly to the success of high-end real estate development in the Middle East.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The actress was one of the women who contributed to Garavani’s success, along with Diana Vreeland and Jackie Kennedy, said Giammetti — as well as several high society women who quickly became part of the duo’s circle as well.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

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