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
The realization washed over Andrews in a rage.
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
More than a decade since that realization, little has changed (pun intended).
—Yerin Kim, InStyle, 3 June 2026
That realization planted the seed for a different kind of program, shaped by transparency and repetition.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The realization that you're allowed to dream things and want things even if people don't see them for you.
—Caroline Utz, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
More than a decade since that realization, little has changed (pun intended).
—Yerin Kim, InStyle, 3 June 2026
That realization planted the seed for a different kind of program, shaped by transparency and repetition.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The realization that you're allowed to dream things and want things even if people don't see them for you.
—Caroline Utz, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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The whole world relied on our labor, but none of us felt any sense of accomplishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Out June 9 from Zondervan, Designed to Succeed re-examines what accomplishment can look like.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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That paucity of new tuners — there were just six original musicals in the season, and only two were viable candidates for the top award — meant that the Tonys for artistic achievement in musicals mostly went to revivals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The honor, recognizing a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally, is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank’s generous support.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The original Proteus was first deployed in Amazon fulfillment centers in 2022 to assist workers, including transporting heavy carts weighing up to 400 kilograms.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Lastly, by the full moon in Capricorn, romance, creativity, children and personal fulfillment get a reality check.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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While allowing six runs over his past four innings certainly isn’t a step forward, McCullough expressed faith in the inexperienced pitcher, pointing to his success in Jacksonville as a reason to remain patient.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Democrats have targeted the western Montana district with no success in the past two cycles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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