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
One of the most striking realizations is just how much this list of names cuts against the grain of the Pochettino’s regular squad selections over his one-and-a-half years in charge.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
At the same time, the sun in Gemini is approaching its conjunction with rebel Uranus — becoming exact tomorrow — which could bring surprising conversations, sudden realizations, impulsive decisions and an undeniable urge to reinvent yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
The Full Moon in Leo on February 1st activates your rest, healing, and subconscious sector, stirring emotions, memories, and realizations that may not fully make sense yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
At the same time, the sun in Gemini is approaching its conjunction with rebel Uranus — becoming exact tomorrow — which could bring surprising conversations, sudden realizations, impulsive decisions and an undeniable urge to reinvent yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
The Full Moon in Leo on February 1st activates your rest, healing, and subconscious sector, stirring emotions, memories, and realizations that may not fully make sense yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
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The 2026 contestants' Instagram and TikTok profiles are frozen in time, showcasing their final adventures and accomplishments (like Kenzie Annis graduating from nursing school) before they were sequestered in May, prior to their debuts in the Fijian villa.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Chiefs’ red is gone, and so are the banners of their championships and accomplishments.—
Pete Grathoff
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Rafa’s 14 titles at Roland-Garros is the single most astounding statistic in a career that saw the Spanish star win each of tennis’ Grand Slams at least twice (his dominance in Paris stands as one of the most extraordinary achievements in all of sport).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Even when the stadium announcer ran through her list of career achievements to yet more frenzied cheering from the stands, Williams didn’t stray from her warmup.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There followed a series of European successes (Italy, Spain, Germany, France) before the anguish, for Brazilians, of seeing big South American rivals Argentina win a third world title in Qatar four years ago.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Morgan Wallen Claims 24 Career Top 10s Wallen claims four times as many top 10 successes on the Country Airplay chart as Langley.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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