REALIZATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

realization

noun

ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of realization

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 Watching Ted go through this difficult realization was a great and unexpectedly honest moment. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 That realization expanded the possibilities dramatically, Doria said, even though not everyone saw the idea’s merit. — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Passing the test One of the nicer discoveries in seismology has been the realization that the same fiber-optic cables that rush cat pics to your LAN can act as seismometers. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 And make this little holy moment for yourself, this little spiritual realization of a kind of balance or play in your physical environment and that will heal you. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for realization

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Noun

It’s often said that great athletes struggle to talk about their sport and their accomplishments.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

But what do athletes think of robots not only encroaching on their turf, but surpassing their achievements?

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Both schools featured their ranking in separate social media posts, and despite not being ranked as high as Central, Pettit said South’s achievement is worth celebrating.

— Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
This article is part of our Life on the Other Side of the Game series, which looks at the lessons former athletes have learned in retirement about success, fulfillment and perspective.

— Elise Devlin, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfillment

Noun

Crowds boomed along with that success, increasing the exposure and scrutiny.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Somers Superintendent Sam Galloway, whose district has surpassed its pre-COVID test scores, attributed the success in part to the district limiting screen time for students.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

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