realization

noun

re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the action of realizing : the state of being realized

2

: something realized

Synonyms of realization

• accomplishment
• achievement
• fulfillment
• success

Examples of realization in a Sentence

There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff.

this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work

Recent Examples on the Web

Why Ants Matter More Than Algorithms Part of Brower's success comes from a simple but powerful realization. —Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The realization, however, was difficult to process at first. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Coming to the glum realization that love isn’t outlasting infatuation is trickier to write about than a more incendiary subject like unfaithfulness, but Rodrigo pulls it off. —Chris Willman, Variety, 12 June 2026

For Rodriguez, the property represents the realization of a childhood dream that shaped not only the architecture of the home but also how the couple entertains and lives. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realization

• come to the realization
• self-realization

Rhymes for realization

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation