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
Each member derives her own realizations from this experience, with its dual crucibles of grindingly hard work and pop adulation.
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Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
One of the most striking realizations is just how much this list of names cuts against the grain of the Pochettino’s regular squad selections over his one-and-a-half years in charge.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
At the same time, the sun in Gemini is approaching its conjunction with rebel Uranus — becoming exact tomorrow — which could bring surprising conversations, sudden realizations, impulsive decisions and an undeniable urge to reinvent yourself.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Disappointing realizations are possible, but this is also a great opportunity to simplify big dreams into doable steps.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 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.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
25 June 2026
One of the most striking realizations is just how much this list of names cuts against the grain of the Pochettino’s regular squad selections over his one-and-a-half years in charge.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
At the same time, the sun in Gemini is approaching its conjunction with rebel Uranus — becoming exact tomorrow — which could bring surprising conversations, sudden realizations, impulsive decisions and an undeniable urge to reinvent yourself.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
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The only pick lacking in accomplishments so far is Zaccharie Risacher, whom the Hawks took first in 2024.
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And at Eboigbodin’s official visit at UCLA, his birth family from Nigeria and host family in Southern California were able to come together for the first time, celebrating his accomplishments and giving the future Bruin confidence that UCLA was home.
Noun
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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Smart textiles and wearables continue to generate a lot of interest and there is meaningful early-stage development work happening, but successes to date remain largely niche.
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The next step is turning battlefield successes into standardized systems that every brigade can field.
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