as in accomplishments
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 realizations
Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Things may shift quickly, especially as this eclipse squares Uranus, bringing sudden realizations or changes.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Clarity Scales One of our most important realizations this year is that clarity is a form of leadership.
—Charlotte Sharpe, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2025
Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Things may shift quickly, especially as this eclipse squares Uranus, bringing sudden realizations or changes.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Clarity Scales One of our most important realizations this year is that clarity is a form of leadership.
—Charlotte Sharpe, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2025
Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
Noun
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Based solely on military metrics, the United States has plenty of accomplishments to brag about.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shearer and Greaves are considered among the archetypal greatest centre-forwards in the English game, but that accolade now solely belongs to Kane, whose goalscoring achievements in England and Germany are remarkable.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Academy seems comfortable celebrating individual excellence within horror while hesitating to crown its films as definitive achievements.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Youth Commission reviewed the event during its public meeting recently, discussing both successes and lessons learned.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, rather than seeing its initial military successes as a step toward ending the war, the administration may be seeking to expand them.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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