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

For Chu, assembling this tribe has been the realization of a childhood dream. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025

Cuccio’s realization about real estate came differently. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025

After her realization, Ó Dálaigh told her husband David that she was still attracted to and in love with him, but also wanted to explore her sexuality. —Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Dec. 2025

But what really kickstarts Ron’s detective brain again is the realization (thanks to some indignant words from a caller who otherwise limits himself to heavy breathing) that the conspiracy doesn’t end with Alice Quintana. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

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

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration