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 struck Léonie the most was the realization that women smiled less and less further back in time.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, Bloys walked me through the how and why of his decision to roll the dice on The Pitt, starting with the breakthrough realization that prompted Max to begin hunting for a weekly procedural.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Investing in innovative security platforms empowers organizations to scale their AI operations safely, reduces potential exposure, and accelerates the realization of AI’s full transformative potential.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, Bloys walked me through the how and why of his decision to roll the dice on The Pitt, starting with the breakthrough realization that prompted Max to begin hunting for a weekly procedural.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Investing in innovative security platforms empowers organizations to scale their AI operations safely, reduces potential exposure, and accelerates the realization of AI’s full transformative potential.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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On one level, Adolescence thus represented the fulfillment of Matt Remick’s dream: A blockbuster built around a modest budget, its structure and release controlled by a non-celebrity filmmaker who sipped tea, not Kool-Aid.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many women, becoming an entrepreneur goes beyond the fulfillment of building your own business.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Tui, who spent time in the United States playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens competition, such success hasn’t happened by chance.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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