actualization

noun

Definition of actualizationnext
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 Strauss notes that multiple generations residing in one household is ripe for co-actualization, the concept of enhanced growth through meaningful relationships, to thrive. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 The house Wanda ended up buying in Broad Cove is an actualization of Steve’s drawing of their dream home, down to the little shed on the side. — Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026 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. — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualization
  1. realization
  2. achievement
  3. accomplishment
  4. fulfillment
  5. success
Noun
  • As Neptune goes retrograde, anxiety creeps in at the realization of your fallibility.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And with that has come a growing sense that the rules haven’t kept pace with the technology — as well as a gradual realization that many of the people on both sides of the e-bike debate aren’t even truly arguing about e-bikes at all.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of realization
Noun
  • Beyond the engineering achievement, the robot doubles as a physical model for testing ideas about real diving birds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • The achievement of building a quantum heat engine sets the stage to build an entire autonomous heat engine that can perform jobs like reading qubits without using microwave pulses from temperatures near absolute zero to room temperature.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of achievement
Noun
  • Graham steered 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and ICE funding Before his July 11 death, Graham helped push two major GOP policy accomplishments across the finish line.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
  • Still, Donovan said that the accomplishment of passing bipartisan housing affordability legislation with an overwhelming majority shouldn’t be downplayed.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Noun
  • There’s also no substitute for the sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment that comes from creating and executing a vision.
    — Naveen Jain, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Pickup in-store, online assortment, faster fulfillment, advertising and its Walmart+ service change what Walmart means to more affluent households.
    — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Atlanta’s formula for success included 16 second-chance points, 21 points off turnovers and 35 rebounds.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of success

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“Actualization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualization. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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