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
That move failed to come to fruition, with neighbours Tottenham Hotspur able to provide greater assurances over Under-21 playing time and the possibility of a permanent move.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Breeding decisions made as recently as a few months ago—when butterfat prices were at a peak—will come to fruition only over the next three or four years, as those calves are born, mature into cows, and start producing the super-rich milk of their genetic destiny.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Whether that agreement will rapidly come to fruition on such a tight timeline is looking increasingly difficult – especially amid disunity among House and Senate Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Various trade talks are ongoing, as well, but none is considered close to fruition.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Breeding decisions made as recently as a few months ago—when butterfat prices were at a peak—will come to fruition only over the next three or four years, as those calves are born, mature into cows, and start producing the super-rich milk of their genetic destiny.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Whether that agreement will rapidly come to fruition on such a tight timeline is looking increasingly difficult – especially amid disunity among House and Senate Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Various trade talks are ongoing, as well, but none is considered close to fruition.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
Noun
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With the slow return of his memories comes the realization of his mission, which is to identify the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then comes a realization many families quietly face.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite all these accomplishments, Burns not only allowed inflation to gather momentum, but did so by colluding politically with the White House unlike any other Fed chair.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing event on Sunday, made the mistake of jumping for joy while celebrating her big achievement.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Penguin Random House Canada does not currently provide direct order fulfillment from this Web site.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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