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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Each candidate framed their campaign around conservative credentials, but differed in emphasis — from legislative accomplishments and law enforcement priorities to litigation experience and ideological positioning.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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His column is blind to the differences between the two parties and to the accomplishments of recent Democratic administrations.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among her achievements in a career spanning more than four decades, Batson established the first steel band programs at the University of Miami and Florida Memorial University.—
Fernando Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Students should learn about our failures and our achievements.—
Robert Casper,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your questions and comments, as well as gardening conundrums and successes, are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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But Ukraine’s successes came to a halt after the liberation of Kherson in November 2022.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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