as in accomplishments
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 realizations
The reality of actual recordings of terror victims in India is placed alongside dramatic realizations wherein Hamza recalls coming across the perpetrators mid Muslim call to prayer, framing the enemy as Islam at large.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The Full Moon in Leo on February 1st activates your rest, healing, and subconscious sector, stirring emotions, memories, and realizations that may not fully make sense yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Clarity Scales One of our most important realizations this year is that clarity is a form of leadership.
—Charlotte Sharpe, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The Full Moon in Leo on February 1st activates your rest, healing, and subconscious sector, stirring emotions, memories, and realizations that may not fully make sense yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Neither of those realizations requires a revolution.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Clarity Scales One of our most important realizations this year is that clarity is a form of leadership.
—Charlotte Sharpe, Big Think, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
Noun
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Included in her accomplishments are two Oscars, one for Best Actress in 1969 and another Best Original Song in 1977.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Moulin, in real life as in the film, is battered and defeated, yet his achievements in internal diplomacy will bring much future good.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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And these are just some of China’s achievements.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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