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
Trump’s shift represents his concern over the war’s economic fallout, Bloomberg argued, and his realization that events are no longer under his control.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
That realization is part of what ultimately pushed her to begin sharing her story on TikTok.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
But after the Wildcats punched their ticket to Indianapolis for the Final Four and the growing realization that Lloyd might be on the cusp of a possible dynasty in the desert, he was replaced as the frontrunner for the UNC job.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
That realization is part of what ultimately pushed her to begin sharing her story on TikTok.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices – and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
But after the Wildcats punched their ticket to Indianapolis for the Final Four and the growing realization that Lloyd might be on the cusp of a possible dynasty in the desert, he was replaced as the frontrunner for the UNC job.
—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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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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Meanwhile, Hannah also had her own list of athletic accomplishments.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s also no denying that finishing with a point per game or better in 21 consecutive NHL seasons is a remarkable achievement.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Crossing the threshold is a major achievement for NASA.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed to The Associated Press in an email Thursday.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the franchisee saw much success between 2013 and 2015, sales began to slump in late 2015.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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