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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 future would fulfill biblical prophecies of a coming millennium: a thousand-year reign of peace and prosperity before the final consummation of human existence, when a returning Christ would unite heaven and earth.
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Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
Even when religion is less explicitly invoked, Borzage’s films are marked by a sense of spiritual devotion, in which romantic desire isn’t a contradiction of the spiritual but an incarnation of it—not least because, for Borzage, lust and consummation are inseparable from sacrifice and torment.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
Is the entire country suffering from a Freudian desire to relive the consummation of high-school prom?
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2024
This path starts with a change of consummation and scenery, literally and figuratively.
—Chántelle Adanna, Essence, 22 Dec. 2023
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Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
Even when religion is less explicitly invoked, Borzage’s films are marked by a sense of spiritual devotion, in which romantic desire isn’t a contradiction of the spiritual but an incarnation of it—not least because, for Borzage, lust and consummation are inseparable from sacrifice and torment.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2024
Is the entire country suffering from a Freudian desire to relive the consummation of high-school prom?
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2024
This path starts with a change of consummation and scenery, literally and figuratively.
—Chántelle Adanna, Essence, 22 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation
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Photo: Kimberley French/A24 Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Heretic.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brown saw firsthand the benefits of volunteering, and this realization led him to found his first organization, Startups Give Back.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This realization is beginning to trickle down as a series of policy measures.Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Legend at Ralston Valley, TBA Class 4A No. 1 Dakota Ridge beat No. 17 Loveland, 49-21: Dakota Ridge rolled to its 10th straight win, topping 40 points before the end of the third quarter to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Success or failure In the end, two main factors will shape the Party’s future more than all the bed-wetting, nit-picking, analyses and commissions.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Here was the kind of culmination of this school nerd’s dream to go.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the final part of the finale, Joan and Chock come out to be interviewed.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Justin Hebert produced the lone victory in the regular season finale in 2020. Spags, as he is known, creates panic before the snap.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Consummation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consummation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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