as in accomplishment
the state of being actual or complete
this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of realization
June 21 – July 22 A private realization could explain more than a public conversation.
—
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
That is one realization that the artist, actress, model and first-time director Julia Fox would like more people to wake up to.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Despite Nikki's increasingly erratic and terrifying behavior, their friends' concerns, and his own realization that her affection is totally artificial, Bear doesn't seem to care that his dream relationship is not only fake, but highly abusive.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 15 May 2026
That realization was heartbreaking for us.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
That is one realization that the artist, actress, model and first-time director Julia Fox would like more people to wake up to.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Despite Nikki's increasingly erratic and terrifying behavior, their friends' concerns, and his own realization that her affection is totally artificial, Bear doesn't seem to care that his dream relationship is not only fake, but highly abusive.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 15 May 2026
That realization was heartbreaking for us.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
-
Musk promoted the accomplishment on Twitter.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
-
For many students, graduation is a chance to celebrate an accomplishment and begin a new chapter.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
This is not a lifetime achievement award.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
-
Newman thinks California is failing students due to a lack of systemic alignment and wants to focus on achievement in K-3 reading and math, civic education, career technical education and workforce preparedness.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
-
Mladenov conditioned Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza on the fulfillment of other elements of the plan – primarily Hamas’ disarmament and achieving civil governance in Gaza.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
In addition to his clairvoyant recruitment of head coach Eric Roy, who had not coached a club for more than 11 years before his appointment by Brest, Lorenzi enjoyed success at Stade Francis Le Ble by picking up players on the cheap and selling them on at significant profit.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
-
And while the state has seen strong GDP growth in recent months, business groups still worry that this economic success could be stifled by limited job growth and economic uncertainty in the wake of federal policy changes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
