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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning
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Recent Examples of consummation
Every bit as compelling as that affirmative case for consummation of the deal is the imperative of avoiding the strategic and economic costs of rejection.
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Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
The end of the encounter would be the literal consummation of the couple’s mind games: Romy would orgasm.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
The end of the encounter would be the literal consummation of the couple’s mind games: Romy would orgasm.
—Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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Meet the Real-Life Loves of Netflix's The Residence Cast Keep reading for everything to know about the bombshell ending of The Residence — including the unlikely murderer behind A.B. Wynter’s death.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Out of that, this: a team that had three wins over opponents ranked in the top five at the time and 11 wins over NCAA Tournament teams before this lamentable ending.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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After fruitless pleading fails to sway the murderer, the grandmother has a sudden realization.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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The people who enjoyed that show were cheated out of a conclusion.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Wednesday’s decision, which comes at the conclusion of the Fed’s two-day monetary policy meeting, shows that central bankers are waiting for evidence that inflation is headed toward their 2% target — or that the economy is weakening more than expected.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Howard shot Barnes five times near a portable classroom building on campus just before the end of the school day, Arlington police said at the time.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Still immersed in the first season calling the shots from the end of the bench, Charles Lee has experienced a range of emotions accompanying the seemingly endless grind.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The culmination of that process will occur in April when the Task Force votes on a final master plan if there is not unanimous support.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This debut album is the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and learning.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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He’s managed to build on Jurgen’s achievements and do it his way.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Transform boring tasks into challenges with stakes, rewards, and achievements.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Cold Harbor, the evocative season two finale of Severance, clearly resonates with leadership strategists as a case study in the risks of extreme compartmentalization.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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There will be some familiar faces who will be returning for the Season 2 finale of Elsbeth.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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