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consummations

noun

plural of consummation
1
as in endings
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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2
as in accomplishments
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 Synonyms for consummations
  1. endings
  2. accomplishments
  3. conclusions
  4. realizations
  5. culminations
  6. achievements
  7. ends
  8. successes
Noun
  • This joins the list of the sport’s most controversial endings ever, including other clock mishaps.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • For those who haven’t seen the only good movie based on a board game (sorry, Battleship), Clue has multiple endings in order to simulate the repeatability of the game.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of endings
Noun
  • Still, with all the aforementioned accomplishments, and decades later, Steinem said that her naysayers used her bunny work in an attempt to discredit her.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast, there was no such rush to recognize Steinem beyond her liberal and centrist constituency, even from conservatives who had expressed respect for her accomplishments as an influential historical figure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Does this first narrative feature from accomplished documentarian Lance Oppenheim draw new conclusions?
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The majority presented its ruling, which rejected the conclusions of two lower courts, as interim and limited.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • But beyond the self-indulgences, realizations about the nature of life and the rules of society emerge.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Commenting on the key insights from the Q2 preliminary update, Mariani noted strong oil and gas price realizations in the quarter.
    — TipRanks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of realizations
Noun
  • Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of culminations
Noun
  • These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Wherever possible, quantify your achievements with metrics and include recognizable brands or clients.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • But none of them are as impactful on both ends of the floor as A’ja.
    — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Her blonde hair, styled by Hyungsun Ju, was pulled up and pinned in a handful of loops and swoops, with the ends left out for an almost spiky, yet soft effect.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ends
Noun
  • Even those successes are now outshone by three straight seasons outside the playoffs, including 6-11 last year, his first losing campaign since the postseason runs.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There have been some modest successes in tracking down looted antiquities.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of successes
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“Consummations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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