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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As the head of a supplier to major filter distributors, my own journey into VIAQ began not from the allure of new car features, but from the realization that cabin air quality impacts all drivers and passengers, regardless of vehicle age.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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One of the great things about having no ‘position’ anymore is the realization that a platform is actually useless without courage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 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
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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What brings you joy and fulfillment, Scorpio?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last man standing wins a life-changing cash prize and the fulfillment of any one wish their heart desires.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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