I came to the realization too late to make a difference.
Source: tatoeba (28134)
Realization
/ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Synonyms for "realization" (198 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
accidentaccomplished factaccomplishmentachievementactualizationalphabetapexapparitionappearanceappearingapperceptionappreciationappreciativenessapprehensionarisingartattainmentavatarawarenessblueprint
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Noun(12 words)
accomplishmentachievementactualisationactualizationactualizingaha momentattainingawakingawarenessbeing awarebenefactive markercarry out a project
Strong matches (59)
cognizancecomingcoming into beingcoming to becoming-forthcompletioncomprehensionconceptionconsciousnessconstitutionconsummationcontingencycontingentconventional representationculminationdance notationdelineationdemonstrationdepictiondepictment
Noun(12 words)
cognizancecome tocomprehensionconcretionconsummationsconversiondawndesign transformationenergeiaenlightenmententelechyepiphanies
Verb(2 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Related words (99)
fruitionfulfillmenthieroglyphiciconographyidentificationideogramillustrationimageryimagingimplementationinaugurationincarnationinceptionincidenceinsightinstallationinstitutionissuanceletterlimning
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logogramlogographmanifestationmapmaterializationmaterializingmindfulnessmission accomplishedmusical notationnoesisnotationnotenoticeoccurrenceopeningoperationorganizationoverproductionperceptionperfectionperformancepictogrampicturizationplanportraitureportrayalprefigurementpresentationpresentmentprintingproductionproductivenessprojectionrecognitionreidentificationrenderingrenditionrepresentationrevelationriserisingschemascorescriptsensibilitysetting-upshowingshowing forthsuccesssyllabarysymboltablaturetheophanytopping offtopping-offunderstandingundertakingunfoldingunfoldmentwriting
Noun(19 words)
fruitionfulfill requirementsfulfillmentimplementationsinsightinstantiationliquidationliquidationsmanifoldingmonetizationoccur torealisationrecognitionsatorisuccessesto physicalizetwiggingunderstandingwakening
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accident, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accomplishment, achievement.
- Sentence evidence is available for realization, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "realization".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "realization"
Keep "realization" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "realization" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "realization", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "realization" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
21 entriesapprehensioncognitive processcognitive statecomposingcompositionconsummationcreating by mental actscut-rate salediscernmenteconomic activityfinancial processmusical compositionopusoutcomepiecepiece of music
Showing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesfinancial realizationmaterial realizationrealization of a goalrealization of potentialrealization processrevenue realization
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
None of these plans ever come anywhere near realization.
Source: tatoeba (55232)
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Source: tatoeba (322664)
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.
Source: tatoeba (554857)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "realization"?
Closest matches include accident, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accomplishment, achievement.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "realization"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.