realizations

noun

plural of realization
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 But beyond the self-indulgences, realizations about the nature of life and the rules of society emerge. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Commenting on the key insights from the Q2 preliminary update, Mariani noted strong oil and gas price realizations in the quarter. — Tipranks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Awakening Uranus in your 12th House of Solitude forms a trine with Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring private realizations around trust, debt, vulnerability, or emotional labor. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Guys’ inability to fully deliver for Dean is explored in trenchant lyrics that seem to be exploring fateful realizations about so-so situationships in real time. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026 Each member derives her own realizations from this experience, with its dual crucibles of grindingly hard work and pop adulation. — 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 One of Katz’s realizations is that the pass is a business tool in need of rejuvenation. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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  1. accomplishments
  2. achievements
  3. successes
Noun
  • Budge said some of her proudest accomplishments during her time on the council include Mather Veterans Village, the Sacramento region’s first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But in this drama, Mozart dies in the most undignified way, but his reputation and artistic accomplishments endure.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • The credit ecosystem will continue to recognize these human achievements, while finding ways to appropriately recognize the contributions of their AI collaborators.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments largely celebrate the achievements of the Nobel Prize winners in physiology or medicine, praising their dedication, intelligence, and contributions to humanity.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • Surely those seeking to restrict access to energy drinks can draw on these successes.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still, despite these successes, Wall Street is getting tired of waiting for the turnaround efforts to bring Nike back into growth mode.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of successes

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“Realizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realizations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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