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 Not only has the grand revamp spoken of several years ago never come to fruition, but even more minor improvements appear to have been put on hold. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025 Now, that work is finally coming to fruition. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025 In 2000, Moore and Harper reunited for a two-hour ABC TV movie, Mary and Rhoda, which served as a pilot for a potential series that, unfortunately, never came to fruition. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Taylor added that passengers are also benefiting from massive airport improvement projects that are finally coming to fruition. Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • That realization became the seed of her writing on slow dating, which reframes love as an unfolding rather than a conquest.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In the final moments of Episode 8, he’s being held hostage with the newfound realization Wendy and the rest of the Lost Boys have been able to outsmart him.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • CatVideoFest 2025 has clawed past the $1 million mark, an achievement for the franchise launched in 2016 by filmmaker Will Braden, who apparently does a darn good job curating the best cat videos from across global social media.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
  • In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the New York Knicks gear up for what could be a title-contending season in 2025-26, the head coach that led them to their most success this century was spotted several time zones away.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Lilith’s success spawned a backlash, which was inevitable, and the whiteness of its 1997 lineup led to valid criticism of its lack of inclusivity.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kroger’s digital business includes grocery orders made online and picked up at the store, orders for home delivery from the company’s own fulfillment centers and third-party delivery outlets, such as DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Coined by psychotherapist Abraham Maslow, a peak experience is an altered state of consciousness in which individuals experience profound euphoria and fulfillment.
    Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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