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
Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That’s when a realization hit me.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
But there's a sobering moment of realization of what he's done.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While Mansell was overjoyed at the presidential pardon, his excitement was tempered by the realization that his crimes haven’t technically been erased.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
That’s when a realization hit me.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
But there's a sobering moment of realization of what he's done.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While Mansell was overjoyed at the presidential pardon, his excitement was tempered by the realization that his crimes haven’t technically been erased.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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