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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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
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Wrexham’s penchant for Hollywood endings means nothing can be discounted until the mathematicians say so.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026 -
And to jump ahead, the endings are completely different.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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This long list of accomplishments doesn’t even mention her work with the Raconteurs, her co-writes with Guy fuckin’ Clark, or that one of her records (2013’s Like a Rose) is a stone-cold classic of 2010s insurgent country.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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Mitchell’s achievements are a source of pride for his parents.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The guild’s annual show celebrates the work and accomplishments of producers and recognizing outstanding achievements in producing across various categories, including theatrical motion pictures, television, documentaries, animation, and emerging media.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Today’s writers use it to wildly different ends, from political invectives to plainspoken diaries to surreal dreamscapes.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Business leaders look everywhere for inspiration, from eyeing their peers’ successes to tapping industry vets for insight.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Consummations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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