Definition of fruitionnext
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 This makes a difference between a project dying and actually coming to fruition. Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 But this year’s iteration of the Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, has, so far, erased all of the tales of tragedy and small triumphs that never came to fruition. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The 10-speed automatic transmission for either V8 engine goes a long way in making this feeling come to fruition. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 What happens to Broward County if this project doesn’t come to fruition? Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • May 21 – June 20 A private realization could sharpen your whole direction.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
  • This realization became the inspiration behind the Matrix.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • But his mysterious and troubling death would come to eclipse his accomplishments as a screen star.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
  • Village President Vicki Scaman read a proclamation honoring Lehman for his accomplishments before presenting him with the key during a Village Board meeting.
    Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Queen Latifah is hosting, and among those making their way to the stage to perform are Sombr, Katseye, Karol G, lifetime achievement honoree Billy Idol, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor and New Kids on the Block.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026
  • There’s the competitor, who often screams at the top of her lungs to celebrate the team’s achievements, and holds herself to a high standard.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Four quarters of defensive dominance more than offset one quarter of offensive success for the Lynx on Friday night.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • The shooting happened June 29, 2024, in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville, Minnesota, where Hared, Cariif and another coworker had carpooled together for an overnight shift.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • The approval allows Amazon to move forward with plans for a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at the company’s fulfillment centers on East Franklin Road.
    Noah Daly Updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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