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
Over a hundred years later, with the reality of an abstract history brought to bear, came the realization that this could easily be any artillery shell from any war.
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Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The realization that Early needed to tuck and tape his genitals between his legs, a common process in the world of drag, came on the first day of filming.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
For Williams, the key to unlocking the characters came with the realization that both husband and wife were creative people — Olivia a chef, and Theo an architect.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This realization pushed her to reconnect with her sister.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The realization that Early needed to tuck and tape his genitals between his legs, a common process in the world of drag, came on the first day of filming.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
For Williams, the key to unlocking the characters came with the realization that both husband and wife were creative people — Olivia a chef, and Theo an architect.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This realization pushed her to reconnect with her sister.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Sleep Token Managed the Same Feat The accomplishment, which had never been achieved before November 2024, was repeated this past spring.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For him, the clothes are an entry point to celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Black women, including Coretta Scott King, Diahann Carroll, and Mahalia Jackson, and Fredye Marshall and Dorothy Lee Bolden.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn’t to diminish the achievements of other players, many of whom have done great things relative to their expectations this year.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And capturing demand requires cash on hand to keep up with inventory, advertising, and fulfillment expenses.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And yet there is a quiet fulfillment in removing one at a time.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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