as in realization
the state of being actual or complete when she landed the lead in a Broadway play, a lifelong dream was brought to fruition

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Recent Examples of fruition The discussions around relationships and internships over the last two years are now starting to come to fruition. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025 Despite rumors of a potential collaboration, nothing ultimately came to fruition. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025 There's no telling which concepts will actually come to fruition, but Lexus has huge plans for the future. Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025 So one day, hopefully, that will come to fruition. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • Galileo’s great realization, encapsulated in the principle of relativity, is that there would be no detectable difference at all.
    Big Think, Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
  • For Courtney, the realization came after winning a prestigious business award following years of rapid growth and millions in revenue.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Watson’s combination of scientific achievement and controversial remarks created a complicated legacy.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • And so getting another player who can get pressure on the quarterback in key situations, those guys are always going to be paramount to our success.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The analyst's bullish investment thesis is also based on the cost-to-serve improvements in Amazon's retail business, driven by automation in fulfillment centers and an enhanced logistics network.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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