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 But the city has also identified that north bluff site as part of a backup option if a potential 61-unit affordable housing at the Del Mar Fairgrounds does not come to fruition. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025 While such details will come to light should a sale come to fruition, which could be as soon as September according to The Athletic report, the team could cross Tampa Bay three times in five years. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 An Arenado trade was discussed during the offseason but never came to fruition. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 The plan never came to fruition, and FitzGerald is taking another shot at a regional alliance approach. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • Carter is attempting to take the upside of his group and guide it into a positive realization on the field.
    Mike Kaye July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
  • Expansion: Focus on upsell activity, executive sponsor engagement and ROI realization.
    Andrew Neal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The tennis community has rallied around Townsend’s achievement, with fellow stars like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Ben Shelton publicly celebrating her accomplishment.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 July 2025
  • The Impact of Excessive Competitiveness While a little bit of competition can be healthy for kids, Dr. Lee says too much can create chronic stress that can lead to burnout, de-prioritizing collaboration, and even lying about their accomplishments.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • It’s built around five key focus areas: inspire change, shape future leaders, engage every level, motivate change, and recognize achievement.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Kennedy narrowly defeated Nixon, ushering in eight years of Democratic control and seminal achievements: the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, and more.
    Time, Time, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • But considering the success of Wisconsin's wild turkey management program, don't expect the next edition to have any huge surprises.
    Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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