as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
an operatic performance that was the long-promised actualization of her musical potential
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Recent Examples of actualization
Strauss notes that multiple generations residing in one household is ripe for co-actualization, the concept of enhanced growth through meaningful relationships, to thrive.
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Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
The house Wanda ended up buying in Broad Cove is an actualization of Steve’s drawing of their dream home, down to the little shed on the side.
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Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
My trip to Punta Cana will always be one of insight, kept advice, glamour, actualization—and the first sense of pride in my feminine spirit.
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Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2024
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
The house Wanda ended up buying in Broad Cove is an actualization of Steve’s drawing of their dream home, down to the little shed on the side.
—
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
My trip to Punta Cana will always be one of insight, kept advice, glamour, actualization—and the first sense of pride in my feminine spirit.
—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actualization
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As Vedder handed her the guitar, Bella immediately lit up with excitement, jumping for joy as the realization set in.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports.
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But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
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Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
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The other challenger, Flipkart, also said last week that its quick service offering, Minutes, has over 1,000 micro fulfilment centers across more than 130 cities.
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Rather than simply adding warehouse capacity, companies have invested heavily in inventory visibility, warehouse management systems and item-level tracking that allow retailers to manage inventory across increasingly complex fulfillment networks.
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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“Actualization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actualization. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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