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
Several of these headlines have already come to fruition.
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Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2014 it was rumored that Hopeless would be turned into a movie, but that has yet to come to fruition almost 10 years later.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The heart of the Minnesota Vikings' defense, starting inside linebacker Blake Cashman, exited Monday's game against the Chicago Bears with injury concerns that appear to have unfortunately come to fruition.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
For Albarrán and Bourdais, seeing how these architectural ideas come to fruition and evolve over time is a continual source of excitement.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2014 it was rumored that Hopeless would be turned into a movie, but that has yet to come to fruition almost 10 years later.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The heart of the Minnesota Vikings' defense, starting inside linebacker Blake Cashman, exited Monday's game against the Chicago Bears with injury concerns that appear to have unfortunately come to fruition.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
For Albarrán and Bourdais, seeing how these architectural ideas come to fruition and evolve over time is a continual source of excitement.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
Noun
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And for many, that realization has come too late.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This sign will have realizations about their want for selfless, supportive relationships.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Legend Becomes a Top 40 Bestseller Again The same compilation reenters the Top Album Sales chart, as a top 40 bestseller again — an incredible accomplishment for a project released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With this historic achievement, Tillman now extends that legacy to supporting actor in a drama.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This achievement is a long time coming, both for Tillman himself and for television as a whole.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And capturing demand requires cash on hand to keep up with inventory, advertising, and fulfillment expenses.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And yet there is a quiet fulfillment in removing one at a time.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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