unrealized
adjective
un·re·al·ized
ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd 
: not realized: such as
a
: not effected, accomplished, or fulfilled
The project remains unrealized.
unrealized desires
unrealized potential
b
: not turned into cash by sale
the stock's unrealized gains
c
: not brought to conscious awareness : not understood
unrealized truths
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Nearby, there’s a maquette of an unrealized Picasso sculpture.
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
Not only are these valuations highly volatile (stocks are up one day and down the next), but unrealized gains means the money doesn’t actually exist.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Specific unrealized threats include a 100% tariff on foreign films, pharmaceutical drugs, and computer chips, though implementation details remain unclear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Tech leaders opposing the proposal are concerned the tax would apply to unrealized gains, meaning startup founders with a net worth of more than $1 billion based on the paper value of their private stock would be on the hook despite their wealth being illiquid.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
Not only are these valuations highly volatile (stocks are up one day and down the next), but unrealized gains means the money doesn’t actually exist.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Specific unrealized threats include a 100% tariff on foreign films, pharmaceutical drugs, and computer chips, though implementation details remain unclear.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Tech leaders opposing the proposal are concerned the tax would apply to unrealized gains, meaning startup founders with a net worth of more than $1 billion based on the paper value of their private stock would be on the hook despite their wealth being illiquid.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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