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 Progress on ending the war has seemed elusive in the months since Trump returned to the White House, and his previous claims of imminent breakthroughs have failed to come to fruition. Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025 First off, certain research projects may never come to fruition. Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2025 Ruiz made a name for himself for his company’s endorsement of numerous University of Miami athletes in the early days of NIL deals and for his proposals to build a stadium for the university’s football team, which never came to fruition. Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025 The challenging road ahead For the complex to come to fruition, McMenomey would need to raise roughly $120 million, according to preliminary plans. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • In the aftermath of Plan B, Conrad twists the knife, and Fisk has a realization: this is war.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • This ease of use was critical to rapid adoption and quick realization of tangible benefits.
    Vivek Vishal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At the top of the corporate ladder, the view is expansive—executives boast seven-figure salaries, high-stakes decision-making power, and recognition for their achievements.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • Significance of the 100-Days Speech: What To Know Trump's appearance in Michigan marks the 100th day of his second White House term, a milestone traditionally used by presidents to highlight early achievements and set the tone for the remainder of their administration.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Domenech’s success highlights the importance of relationships and referrals.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and former congressional staffer Jonathan Tobin—Trump Has Struck a Blow Against the Deep State The first hundred days of the Trump 2.0 administration have been a rousing success.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At Amazon fulfillment centers, which employ the majority of the company’s 1.5 million workers, vending machines are stocked not just with snacks but with painkillers.
    Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • With the convenience of direct-from-warehouse fulfillment, customers skip the hassle of third-party delays, backorders, or vague tracking updates.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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