as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work
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Recent Examples of realization
Indeed, some students say their interest stems from a realization that whatever happens in the war, Russia is going to remain a major threat that Ukraine will need to know and understand to manage relations.
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Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
With that realization, an event years in the making for the smallest of the 16 2026 World Cup hosts now feels fleeting.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Spalter first came to that realization eight years ago.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The realization didn't happen all at once.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
With that realization, an event years in the making for the smallest of the 16 2026 World Cup hosts now feels fleeting.
—
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Spalter first came to that realization eight years ago.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The realization didn't happen all at once.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Simmons also founded Corridor Gallery in his Brooklyn loft apartment, to name just a few of his creative initiatives and long list of accomplishments.
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Music moguls like Jimmy Iovine, Lucian Grange, Sean Combs, Richard Branson, David Geffen and Doug Morris were among the revelers each year, with a top industry figure singled out for their yearly accomplishments.
Noun
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports.
Noun
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Next, businesses should identify high-risk transactions before fulfillment.
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Here's a wish-fulfillment political fantasy, with Harrison Ford as a bipartisan badass every American can agree on.
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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