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 While recovering, Vientos came to some realizations. Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2025 So, an ensemble of realizations for the same phenomena. Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2025 Near the end of his playing days, O’Brien also ran a saloon before coming to a realization. Pete Grathoff july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025 This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana). Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for realization
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Noun
  • Once known as a top passer in the game for the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson's Denver Broncos era was throwing dirt on a lot of his accomplishments.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
  • As time goes on, some of his accomplishments have been matched — and even beaten — by other K-pop stars.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.
    Time, Time, 23 July 2025
  • Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.
    Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025

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