realization

The moment or process of understanding something that you did not understand before.

• The realization came as a shock.
• She reached the realization that she needed help.
• His face changed with sudden realization.

How to use it: realization that… (The realization that we were lost frightened me.); come to the realization that… (He came to the realization that the plan would fail.)

Similar words: awareness, understanding

Common phrases: sudden realization, come to realization, realization that something, painful realization

The act of making a plan, hope, or idea become real.

• The opening marked the realization of her dream.
• Funding was essential to the realization of the project.
• They worked towards the full realization of their plan.

How to use it: realization of something (The new bridge is the realization of a long-held vision.)

Similar words: fulfillment, achievement

Common phrases: realization of something, realization of dreams, full realization

A finished work that gives an artist’s idea a visible or other real form.

• The sculpture is a beautiful realization of her idea.
• His latest realization of the design uses brighter colors.
• The stage production offered a bold realization of the director’s vision.

How to use it: realization of something (The painting is a striking realization of the artist’s concept.)

Similar words: rendering, execution

Common phrases: artistic realization, realization of something, visual realization