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realization

[ree-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌri ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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Some bands with a four-decade career would be disappointed by the turnout, or by the realization that many fans not wearing Maiden shirts are dressed in Megadeth merch.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

I teared up at the realization: We are our fathers’ sons.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

The experience of unpacking history often makes things feel more real, but this particular realization was simply uncomfortable.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

This realization comes entering his final fifth year of an astronomical contract and working in a new $200-million football complex.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

During his time away, he had come to the realization that she was the woman of his dreams.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Private-market vehicles assume regular realizations of unlisted share investments and repayment of private loans, which have slowed due to the lack of exits or losses.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Travolta’s narration hints at the realizations that come later, when age and education help shine new light onto the shadowy parts of the past.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Such realizations are familiar in the community: You can miss out on something satisfying simply because it doesn’t match your predefined tastes.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

The company attributed the gain to higher sales volumes as well as favorable price realizations.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

I think this is one of the most important realizations I’ve ever had.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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