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
As the realization of what lay ahead set in, Rykov started to cry.
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Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Moon, who stood at the top clutching Kim’s hand alongside their wives, called the visit the realization of a dream.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The realization came as the company was preparing to close by the end of 2024, court documents say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Their research outcomes have already influenced, inspired and propelled the realization of numerous product innovations.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Moon, who stood at the top clutching Kim’s hand alongside their wives, called the visit the realization of a dream.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
The realization came as the company was preparing to close by the end of 2024, court documents say.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Their research outcomes have already influenced, inspired and propelled the realization of numerous product innovations.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Support perseverance and passion for long-term goals: Support sustained effort and a growth mindset rather than grades or achievement for achievement's sake.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Praises for Kai's newest sartorial achievement were sung loudly by her mom and dad, who showed their love on Instagram.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At Amazon fulfillment centers, which employ the majority of the company’s 1.5 million workers, vending machines are stocked not just with snacks but with painkillers.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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With the convenience of direct-from-warehouse fulfillment, customers skip the hassle of third-party delays, backorders, or vague tracking updates.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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His next challenge will be sustaining that level of success over the course of a 10-plus year career to follow the footsteps of the duo that came ushered him into the league.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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