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
As the realization of what lay ahead set in, Rykov started to cry.
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Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Moon, who stood at the top clutching Kim’s hand alongside their wives, called the visit the realization of a dream.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The realization came as the company was preparing to close by the end of 2024, court documents say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Their research outcomes have already influenced, inspired and propelled the realization of numerous product innovations.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Moon, who stood at the top clutching Kim’s hand alongside their wives, called the visit the realization of a dream.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The realization came as the company was preparing to close by the end of 2024, court documents say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Their research outcomes have already influenced, inspired and propelled the realization of numerous product innovations.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Support perseverance and passion for long-term goals: Support sustained effort and a growth mindset rather than grades or achievement for achievement's sake.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Praises for Kai's newest sartorial achievement were sung loudly by her mom and dad, who showed their love on Instagram.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anything but success in the Champions League next season will not be good enough going forward.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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