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
The deals will be massive if all the fine print surrounding them comes to fruition.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The only real big post-merge move was the David flip, and fans have been begging for another ever since… especially after being relentlessly teased with one these past two weeks that never came to fruition.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
This milestone signals the fruition of years of strategic investment, education and international collaboration that has transformed Catalonia into an emerging force of European auteur cinema.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
If new ideas come to fruition, investors are rewarded with dollar returns that well exceed the initial dollars committed.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The only real big post-merge move was the David flip, and fans have been begging for another ever since… especially after being relentlessly teased with one these past two weeks that never came to fruition.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
This milestone signals the fruition of years of strategic investment, education and international collaboration that has transformed Catalonia into an emerging force of European auteur cinema.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
If new ideas come to fruition, investors are rewarded with dollar returns that well exceed the initial dollars committed.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
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This is a sobering realization for everyone who was STOKED for Elon and DOGE.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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In part fueled by the realization that scaling alone could produce more AI advancements, many employees also worried about what would happen if different companies caught on to OpenAI’s secret.—
Karen Hao,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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Often my friends share the news like the tattoo is some sort of accomplishment and, if the young adult is present, will summon them over to show off the new ink to (presumably) collect compliments.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There is an even spread of success and failure, of ethnicities and inherited dysfunction, along with a predictable checklist of social problems endemic to deprivation.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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