realizations

noun

plural of realization
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 Already offputting, Reid’s performance of Rapp’s dawning realizations — flipping from dismissive skepticism to feverish belief with little in between — grows less grounded by the minute. — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 But beyond the self-indulgences, realizations about the nature of life and the rules of society emerge. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Commenting on the key insights from the Q2 preliminary update, Mariani noted strong oil and gas price realizations in the quarter. — Tipranks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Awakening Uranus in your 12th House of Solitude forms a trine with Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring private realizations around trust, debt, vulnerability, or emotional labor. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Each member derives her own realizations from this experience, with its dual crucibles of grindingly hard work and pop adulation. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026 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. — 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 One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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  1. accomplishments
  2. achievements
  3. successes
Noun
  • The full record includes real accomplishments, like restoring a depleted franchise to playoff relevance, attracting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, adding James Harden and recovering substantial draft capital after that era unraveled.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When judging, Sallam is less interested in comparing styles or technical accomplishments than in what remains after the screening.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In her role as secretary of state, Benson says her achievements include upgrades to online services, cutting the average wait time for in-person visits and creating self-service stations at branch offices and grocery stores.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • To Prime and Beyond From 2002’s Resident Evil remake to the more recent successes with Resident Evil 2 & 4, Capcom has managed to recreate the feeling and survival horror tropes of the originals while modernizing the gameplay.
    — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • By contrast, the successes of financialization—including the countless projects and transactions that proceed smoothly every day—go largely unnoticed.
    — Monica Ningen, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of successes

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“Realizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizations. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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