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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
  • In this age of unremitting test screenings and CinemaScore, downer endings typically score lower, so Abrams appreciates that Cregger and Sony weren’t afraid to figuratively twist the knife in the audience.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In non-linear lyric forms, the following collections braid love’s ruthless endings with its tenderest beginnings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of endings
Noun
  • Maine West officials sought a way to celebrate Dugalic’s accomplishments in person after she was drafted, according to Brett Clark, a District 207 spokesperson.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As well, even recognition of the historic accomplishments of minority individuals, such as the Tuskegee airmen, would be removed.
    — Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • The analyst then used the AI to formalize its conclusions into a conventional military intelligence report without double- or triple-checking the validity of its conclusions.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • There was still the possibility that all of this had been a colossal instance of jumping to conclusions on Tristan’s part, and that the name Buster had been chosen at random for its mass appeal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 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
  • Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.
    — David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Awards and achievements Zahnd gained recognition during his time in office from regional attorney organizations, including the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, which honored him in September.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • The product is applied to dry lengths and ends and works diligently to tame flyaways once you’re done drying.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To further test the adhesive’s stickiness, the team attached ropes to the ends of two strips of the tape, stuck the strips together, and used the setup for a tug-of-war between students and faculty.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ends
Noun
  • The United States’ epic twentieth-century successes in diplomacy set dangerously high expectations.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But seven years after its launch, Apple’s successes are cohering into a recognizable style.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of successes
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“Consummations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummations. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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