REALIZATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

realization

noun

ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of realization

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 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 Do those realizations change your outlook at home or as a leader at work? — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 That realization came to him in 2014 on the Vancouver set of Turbulence, a feature drama about a father and his estranged daughter from Iraqi Kurdistan struggling to make Canada their new home. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for realization

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Noun

No North American sports franchise can claim such an accomplishment since the Shaq- and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers from 2000 to 2002.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
And yet, in Wembanyama’s eyes — and those of his teammates — those accomplishments amount to little more than a prelude.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

Amazon Prime Air drones are officially delivering packages across the south suburbs to neighborhoods within their reach from the Amazon fulfillment center in Markham.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offense.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fulfillment

Noun

Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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