as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
an operatic performance that was the long-promised actualization of her musical potential
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Recent Examples of actualization
My trip to Punta Cana will always be one of insight, kept advice, glamour, actualization—and the first sense of pride in my feminine spirit.
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Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2024
Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualization
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That realization led them to launch their 50/50 media equity pledge back in 2022, a commitment to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports media.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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This might not seem like such a profound realization for a lion of the festival circuit.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the research underscores how school matters across achievement levels — and each day makes a difference.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While heading to a Pro Bowl is always a great accomplishment, Sanders knows nothing is solidified for his role in 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mention in your letter how vocational schools can be an incubator for fostering pride, steady employment and personal fulfillment.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Amazon, headquartered in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia, has a huge operational footprint in the Treasure Valley, including three fulfillment centers, three delivery stations and a Whole Foods Market.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Matt Van Komen, one of the tallest players in all of college basketball at 7-4, added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Red Wolves struggled to find success in the lane with his presence defensively.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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After more than a decade of success, the 2000s saw a recession that some thought might spell the end of the space sim genre.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Actualization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualization. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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