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
Also, at the same time, honoring the growth and graduation and maturity and the realization of dreams for our OG cast.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Set in affluent 2011 Palos Verdes, 11:11 is a comedic and profound exploration of the painful yet liberating realization that true belonging can’t be found by becoming someone else.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet Guth doesn’t depict the ending as a triumphant realization of Salome’s fantasies of revenge.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 May 2025
Set in affluent 2011 Palos Verdes, 11:11 is a comedic and profound exploration of the painful yet liberating realization that true belonging can’t be found by becoming someone else.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Yet Guth doesn’t depict the ending as a triumphant realization of Salome’s fantasies of revenge.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.
—Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Hosmer recalls a sense of accomplishment felt by a city and team alike.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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And when depression is in the mix, this can take away from feeling joy and a sense of accomplishment, pushing you to just keep going, working towards the next milestone without taking a break to appreciate your achievements.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Acting legend Robert De Niro will also receive an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Entering the space with body fragrance and aroma brands like Veronique Gabai, and lifestyle retail spaces like Blind Barber providing body care and scents for men, Aroma 360 finds its success in its core room scents that are filling the air in high-end commercial spaces other than its own.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The Florida Panthers’ run of consistent success over the past handful of years, which reached a crescendo last year with the franchise winning its first Stanley Cup, plays a heavy part in that.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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