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
One of the most emotionally striking parts of this research includes my realization that only one generation separates me from my indigenous past—a fact that was not common knowledge in my family until now.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
But it gets turned into an instrumentalized technique rather than a spiritual path for realization of unity with your neighbor, with nature, with the cosmos.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The realization started Mills’ path on genealogy.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
With the slow return of his memories comes the realization of his mission, which is to identify the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
But it gets turned into an instrumentalized technique rather than a spiritual path for realization of unity with your neighbor, with nature, with the cosmos.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The realization started Mills’ path on genealogy.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
With the slow return of his memories comes the realization of his mission, which is to identify the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Said quest forces her to reexamine a revelatory affair with an RAF pilot, and consider how their engagement’s cruel ending set her on the path to a different sort of fulfillment.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, the company announced the closure of five fulfillment centers, including one in Pleasant Prairie.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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