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
As a woman whose dawning realization infests and wrenches apart her family, Collette turns in one of the most towering horror performances in memory.
—
Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If Gala stands in for both feminism and fun, Lane’s realization suggests a growing understanding that women—and everyone else, presumably—need both in order to be whole.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
This revelation — along with the realization that Cahir shares his prophetic dreams about Ciri — is enough to move even Geralt’s icy heart, which is no small thing, since witchers are put through an ordeal specifically designed to suppress their emotions.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
For many watching, the discovery sparked a very different personal realization.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If Gala stands in for both feminism and fun, Lane’s realization suggests a growing understanding that women—and everyone else, presumably—need both in order to be whole.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
This revelation — along with the realization that Cahir shares his prophetic dreams about Ciri — is enough to move even Geralt’s icy heart, which is no small thing, since witchers are put through an ordeal specifically designed to suppress their emotions.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
For many watching, the discovery sparked a very different personal realization.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
-
Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Watson’s combination of scientific achievement and controversial remarks created a complicated legacy.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The analyst's bullish investment thesis is also based on the cost-to-serve improvements in Amazon's retail business, driven by automation in fulfillment centers and an enhanced logistics network.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
That film was also a success on the streamer.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Jessica Lee Iannacchino, a 21-year-old from New York, thinks that for a lot of her generation, success doesn’t always equal a high status job.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share