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
Indeed, some students say their interest stems from a realization that whatever happens in the war, Russia is going to remain a major threat that Ukraine will need to know and understand to manage relations.
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Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
With that realization, an event years in the making for the smallest of the 16 2026 World Cup hosts now feels fleeting.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Spalter first came to that realization eight years ago.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The realization didn't happen all at once.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
With that realization, an event years in the making for the smallest of the 16 2026 World Cup hosts now feels fleeting.
—
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Spalter first came to that realization eight years ago.
—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
The realization didn't happen all at once.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realization
Noun
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But even after a lifetime of effort to push this country forward, his story, vision and accomplishments are still just being acknowledged.
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Due to the difficulty of the greens, that feels like a major accomplishment.
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The Oscar-winning actor will receive the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival.
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That’s a major achievement for the local industry, which has been held back by limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-ready skills.
Noun
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The other challenger, Flipkart, also said last week that its quick service offering, Minutes, has over 1,000 micro fulfilment centers across more than 130 cities.
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Rather than simply adding warehouse capacity, companies have invested heavily in inventory visibility, warehouse management systems and item-level tracking that allow retailers to manage inventory across increasingly complex fulfillment networks.
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Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
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While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
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“Realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realization. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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