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
Also, at the same time, honoring the growth and graduation and maturity and the realization of dreams for our OG cast.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Set in affluent 2011 Palos Verdes, 11:11 is a comedic and profound exploration of the painful yet liberating realization that true belonging can’t be found by becoming someone else.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet Guth doesn’t depict the ending as a triumphant realization of Salome’s fantasies of revenge.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Set in affluent 2011 Palos Verdes, 11:11 is a comedic and profound exploration of the painful yet liberating realization that true belonging can’t be found by becoming someone else.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet Guth doesn’t depict the ending as a triumphant realization of Salome’s fantasies of revenge.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 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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Acting legend Robert De Niro will also receive an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 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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Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ run of consistent success over the past handful of years, which reached a crescendo last year with the franchise winning its first Stanley Cup, plays a heavy part in that.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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