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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
Noun
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This realization leads her down a dangerous path with Anthony Ramos’ Parker Robbins or The Hood, who approaches her through his emissary John (Manny Montana).—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The 1970s marked the realization that the dream was dying and documented the slow decay.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Once known as a top passer in the game for the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson's Denver Broncos era was throwing dirt on a lot of his accomplishments.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Ebert credits his employees with many of the company’s accomplishments.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
Noun
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On the back of their most successful Premier League season, this outcome threatens to overshadow their outstanding achievement and the joy that came with it in the most unjust manner.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tradition took hold and now includes other individual achievements that might otherwise get overlooked.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Despite her success as an art professor and painter, Ruth feels adrift and bitter.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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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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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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