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
That realization shifted everything.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
How does making turns down a hill become a form of expression and artistic realization?
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The two become a secret couple, and in a funny way this movie about the transcendence of the maternal bond turns on Ledger’s evolving emotions — his realization that Kenna is a good woman, and that blaming her for Scotty’s death was shortsighted and too vengeful.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
For Maduro, that visibility feels like the realization of his fathers life-long vision.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
How does making turns down a hill become a form of expression and artistic realization?
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The two become a secret couple, and in a funny way this movie about the transcendence of the maternal bond turns on Ledger’s evolving emotions — his realization that Kenna is a good woman, and that blaming her for Scotty’s death was shortsighted and too vengeful.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
For Maduro, that visibility feels like the realization of his fathers life-long vision.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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The accomplishment of the Pidden brothers demonstrates how creativity, persistence, and technical knowledge can lead to remarkable achievements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Zhuoyuan’s accomplishments are not just evidence of his academic prowess, but also his resilience, dedication, and perseverance.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then, Moore headed to Los Angeles to present the award for achievement in cinematography at the 2026 Academy Awards.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The film took home four prizes, including best original screenplay (Coogler), best original score (Ludwig Göransson), best achievement in cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw) and best leading actor (Jordan).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Only their fully on-site non-remote-capable counterparts (30 percent) reported a lower rate of personal fulfillment.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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These are unhappy hedonists, boozing and fornicating for lack of fulfillment.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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More unnerving, though, were similar comments from cooks and fans who haven’t achieved the same levels of fame and success.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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But with senior Jaxon Sneed, the emergence of freshman Joseph Creal III and a flurry of players stepping up, the Jags maintained their success.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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