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
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
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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
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
Noun
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Drake Maye wasn’t the biggest eater at any party where his brothers were involved, and he often got overshadowed in his early years by their accomplishments.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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For someone whose career was cut short due to head injuries and health concerns, Luke Kuechly crammed a lot of records and accomplishments into his eight seasons.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The study also highlighted some of the achievements attributed to overseas development aid over the last two decades.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Why Accelerated Nursing Pathways Matter Individuals interested in switching their career to nursing often search for education options that fit their busy lifestyles and obligations, and also respect their prior academic achievements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Historians still debate its successes and failures.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Still, Holland doesn’t dwell on the past – or past successes – too much.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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