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
Roper acts out this realization about [Teddy’s allegiance].
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Forethought, positioning and the realization that smaller and shorter players can clean the glass go farther than many teenagers initially understand.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Forethought, positioning and the realization that smaller and shorter players can clean the glass go farther than many teenagers initially understand.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing event on Sunday, made the mistake of jumping for joy while celebrating her big achievement.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Said quest forces her to reexamine a revelatory affair with an RAF pilot, and consider how their engagement’s cruel ending set her on the path to a different sort of fulfillment.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, the company announced the closure of five fulfillment centers, including one in Pleasant Prairie.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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