as in accomplishment
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 realization
What made the story even more haunting was the realization that the gravestone wasn’t even Jody’s.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
What helps instead is the realization that your emotional regulation serves as their safety net in conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The screenplay, by Moll and Gilles Marchand, prioritizes verbalizing the step-by-step realization of who shot Guillaume and leans on expositional dialogue to move things along.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
One particularly memorable experience was when something that initially seemed like a significant victory—outperforming a competitor in regional sales—soon turned into a stark realization when their groundbreaking smart home technology rendered our product line obsolete.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
What helps instead is the realization that your emotional regulation serves as their safety net in conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The screenplay, by Moll and Gilles Marchand, prioritizes verbalizing the step-by-step realization of who shot Guillaume and leans on expositional dialogue to move things along.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
One particularly memorable experience was when something that initially seemed like a significant victory—outperforming a competitor in regional sales—soon turned into a stark realization when their groundbreaking smart home technology rendered our product line obsolete.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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And so much of that success, both ways, is the culture of camaraderie and an emphasis on fun amid the pressure — a we-are-family vibe instilled when general manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice took over what had long been a listing franchise..—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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