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
This lunation could trigger feelings of exhaustion or bring messages through vivid dreams and sudden realizations.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Things may shift quickly, especially as this eclipse squares Uranus, bringing sudden realizations or changes.
—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
Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Things may shift quickly, especially as this eclipse squares Uranus, bringing sudden realizations or changes.
—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
Directing, for him, is about guiding actors to their own realizations rather than dictating movement.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect big realizations about your identity, self-confidence and what truly feels authentic, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Tell stories about breakthroughs and realizations.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realizations
Noun
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The 132-pound freshman wrestler has an even-keel disposition which combines with a wherewithal to realize that his early accomplishments have put him well ahead of schedule.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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After adding a section to her policy agenda and achievements on her campaign website, users were quick to notice several major flaws.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners were double winners at the 16th annual Lumiere Awards, presented Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel by the Advanced Imaging Society to recognize outstanding creative and technical achievements in visual technologies.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So whatever successes – or failures – South Korea experiences will inform how other countries battle their own crises.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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None were quick successes, but all achieved remarkable outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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