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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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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
Noun
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Eclipses—rare single-day astrological events that signal dramatic beginnings and endings—surround significant moments in the house of Dior’s 78-year history.—
Maya AlZaben,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of Vulcan’s early accomplishments was the first use of terrorism charges against an MS-13 leader.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The divergent tones belied the consistent accomplishments of each franchise.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And for a subtle mix of colors, choose dahlias of the same gradient—dahlias with purple centers and white tips are common, as are fiery red dahlias that turn yellow at the ends of their petals.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Marner, like Eichel, is an all-around threat who can be counted on to go head-to-head with the opponent’s best in all situations on both ends of the ice.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of Kairat’s most notable achievements was winning the inaugural Kazakhstan Cup in 1992, beating Shakhter Karagandy, Zhiger, Vostok, Kaisar and then Fosfor in the final in their own stadium.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both the Tigers and Twins won their finales to set up a winner-take-all extra game – in Minneapolis, thanks to the Twins’ edge in the season series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Milei, who has led the country since December 2023, is now facing off against several threats to his free market movement, including the recent electoral successes of his Peronist rivals and a depletion of his country’s foreign reserves.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This year’s offseason did not generate the same successes.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Consummations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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