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
The reveals and realizations that followed were varied… and in one instance quite seismic.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
That was a sobering realization—that no amount of privilege or preparation could shield me from the realities that so many women, especially Black women, face every day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
But once the film was done, Coogler came to a devastating realization.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The same realization has bubbled up around marine reptiles.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
That was a sobering realization—that no amount of privilege or preparation could shield me from the realities that so many women, especially Black women, face every day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
But once the film was done, Coogler came to a devastating realization.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The same realization has bubbled up around marine reptiles.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Under the Leo moon, give yourself a much-deserved gift to celebrate an accomplishment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The review is an accomplishment for the Trump administration; this type of report is long overdue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
Noun
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At the top of the corporate ladder, the view is expansive—executives boast seven-figure salaries, high-stakes decision-making power, and recognition for their achievements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As with most competitions, schools are evaluated based on both achievement (measured by students' financial wellbeing scores in the game) and engagement (participation rates).—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Workers inside the fulfillment center were evacuated after gunshots rang out at about 11:20 p.m. Monday, April 28, the Baton Rouge Police Department told WAFB.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Think of fulfillment as the experience of growth, mastery, and contribution.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Domenech’s success highlights the importance of relationships and referrals.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and former congressional staffer Jonathan Tobin—Trump Has Struck a Blow Against the Deep State The first hundred days of the Trump 2.0 administration have been a rousing success.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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