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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning
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Recent Examples of consummation
Quiet consummation have; Wonderful.
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Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
In under five minutes, Dismukes and Padilla speed-run through their entire relationship, from meet-cute to consummation (in Jost’s office, obviously) to the inevitable blowup.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2025
What’s 20 years of waiting for consummation, among friends?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has engaged Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as an advisor for its business combination efforts and has agreed to pay a $3.5 million marketing fee upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
In under five minutes, Dismukes and Padilla speed-run through their entire relationship, from meet-cute to consummation (in Jost’s office, obviously) to the inevitable blowup.
—Charu Sinha, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2025
What’s 20 years of waiting for consummation, among friends?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The company has engaged Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as an advisor for its business combination efforts and has agreed to pay a $3.5 million marketing fee upon consummation of a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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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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Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the conclusion of the Uplift tour, Slovak, who had struggled with addiction, died of a heroin overdose on June 25, 1988.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 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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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 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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San Dieguito’s Director of Teaching Learning and Education Brieahna Weatherford said getting to this point has been incredibly challenging, the culmination of two years of work.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft launched the Pawtriots on the first day of training camp last July, in partnership with local animal shelters across New England, a culmination of years in the making.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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This alignment strengthens professional decision-making while enhancing personal fulfillment and emotional balance.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Guest of winner must be at least 21 years old and may be required to sign a separate Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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