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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the signing of the contract marked the consummation of six months of negotiations
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
the opening of the performing arts center brought to consummation years of planning
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Recent Examples of consummation
The end of the encounter would be the literal consummation of the couple’s mind games: Romy would orgasm.
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The agreement with state regulators likely delays the possible consummation of the deal until at least October as the Colorado trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
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Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
In his book, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, Akhavan describes the establishment of the ICC as the consummation of the idea of justice propounded at Nuremberg.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fourth of a Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The agreement with state regulators likely delays the possible consummation of the deal until at least October as the Colorado trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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After escaping a calamitous train crash in the ending of the movie, Ethan realizes The Entity is stashed aboard an old Russian submarine, but a foe from Ethan’s past named Gabriel (Esai Morales) is also on the trail.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ending birthright citizenship a campaign pledge The ending of birthright citizenship was a key piece of the Trump campaign's Agenda47 policy platform.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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This realization became the foundation for Slick Chicks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Resistance in the Andes The realization that the pathogen first came out of the Andes Mountains has brought attention to the possibility of pathogen resistance existing in the region.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Given that on landing its rotors broke off, that's a pretty definitive conclusion.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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Studies have repeatedly found evidence that dairy may lower the risk of breast cancer but have reached differing conclusions about whether dairy promotes or staves off prostate cancer.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the artists on the bill for the upcoming shows are celebrating the accomplishment.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cable news, following the end of the presidential election cycle, dropped by 27%.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rams Hernández: Is this the end for Cooper Kupp with Rams?—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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These closing arguments were the culmination of six years of litigation on the key question in the 9/11 case: Does torture matter in the pursuit of justice in the military commissions?—
Lisa Hajjar,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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The album was a culmination of years of hard work, intentional growth, and the trust SZA had built with her core fanbase.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Warning: The following contains spoilers for the XO, Kitty Season 2 finale.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the season 2 finale, however, Principal Lee grants her request to extend her Heritage scholarship for another year, meaning that although XO, Kitty has yet to be renewed for season 3, Kitty's time at KISS isn't over just yet.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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