realization

noun

ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce realization (audio)
Definition of realizationnext
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 For my body has betrayed that my personal Room 101 must be the mid-exposure realization of having miscalculated a mutual understanding. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The realization led her to investigate which other Kazakh mythical figures might be misunderstood. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 For Guimaraes, a veteran community builder, the impulse behind Fashion Forward was born out of a sharp realization that the industry’s greatest bottleneck was its tendency to preach to its own choir. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The realization comes as Don Toliver prepares to wrap up one of his biggest career years yet. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
  1. accomplishment
  2. achievement
  3. fulfillment
  4. success
Noun
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But even with their growing lists of accomplishments, all three designers acknowledge that running an independent label has its challenges.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
Noun
  • The achievement took place in his hometown in Hunan Province and marked a milestone for the founder of motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Although landing a roster spot at a major college is a noteworthy achievement under any circumstances, Bryan faces steep odds.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievement
Noun
  • The new moon in Scorpio on November 9, followed by Mercury’s direct station in the same sign on November 13, signals new beginnings and forward motion related to the things that bring you a sense of personal fulfillment.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Outside of tech and cloud services, Amazon is continuing to invest heavily in its retail and fulfillment network.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfillment
Noun
  • Manfred says small-market success is rare, while the union argues the Rays-Brewers World Series matchup shows baseball can work without a cap.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Mishkin owes some of the success of her label, Naomi Nomi, to a growing backlash against companies – from the luxury tier on down to mall brands and fast fashion – that have tried to pull the synthetic poly-blend wool over our eyes.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of success

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