CONSUMMATION Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

consummation

noun

ˌkän-sə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of consummation

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 Fascism relies on this kind of tunnel vision, this narrowing of sight to the present and the consummation of immediate desires or demands. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 In Heated Rivalry, there is consummation aplenty, but the copulation escalates in its own competitive terms. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025 Quiet consummation have; Wonderful. — Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025 In under five minutes, Dismukes and Padilla speed-run through their entire relationship, from meet-cute to consummation (in Jost’s office, obviously) to the inevitable blowup. — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consummation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummation

Noun

Spanish police have recovered three religious artworks stolen from churches in Valladolid over the summer, bringing the case one step closer to a miraculously happy ending.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

That realization can be simultaneously motivating and alarming.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
This realization has helped lead to the creation of a bench with life-size statues of 19th century author Robert Louis Stevenson, his wife Fanny Stevenson and their Irish setter cocker spaniel ChuChu.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of realization

Noun

No North American sports franchise can claim such an accomplishment since the Shaq- and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers from 2000 to 2002.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
And yet, in Wembanyama’s eyes — and those of his teammates — those accomplishments amount to little more than a prelude.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of accomplishment

Noun

The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of achievement

Noun

The Swiss watchmaker and the Met marked the culmination of their inaugural artisan residency on Friday, unveiling three works that extend traditional craft into new forms of expression.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Earlier, Sefcovic had said the talks this week were the culmination of three months of intensive work.

— Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Amazon Prime Air drones are officially delivering packages across the south suburbs to neighborhoods within their reach from the Amazon fulfillment center in Markham.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offense.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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