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
If any deal for Cease or King comes to fruition, Heyman reports the Padres would have space to sign a free agent starting pitcher.
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Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: Plans for an identical tower on the north side of the property never came to fruition.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Before its modern creature comforts came to fruition, however, the $3.4 million listing, held by Bryan Beene at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, played a larger role in the early beginnings of the Lone Star State.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
So Far The book project never came to fruition, and the tape was lost.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: Plans for an identical tower on the north side of the property never came to fruition.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Before its modern creature comforts came to fruition, however, the $3.4 million listing, held by Bryan Beene at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, played a larger role in the early beginnings of the Lone Star State.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
So Far The book project never came to fruition, and the tape was lost.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for fruition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
Noun
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This realization prompted her to distance herself from Anna.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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But landing Captain America is the realization of a longtime dream.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Augustine suggests creating a longer base resume that lists every skill, accomplishment and added value.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Wu’s campaign released a video Wednesday, a day after Kraft’s formal announcement, that boasts her first-term accomplishments.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Trump also wants to take credit for a bigger peace deal between Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states that would amount to a major diplomatic achievement.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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This production’s key achievement — and more than enough reason to go see it — are the three performances.—
Christopher Smith,
Orange County Register,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its success will be determined by whether Agbadou can build on his impressive start and whether fellow defender Nasser Djiga, signed from Crvena zvezda for £10m ($12.4m), and midfielder Marshall Munetsi, signed from Reims for £15m, can replicate it.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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His signing is the latest development for a team that has built a reputation for excellence and a long history of successes within the NHRA circuit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Often, spending on gifts or experiencing the satisfaction of giving provides a sense of relief and fulfillment.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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With Shop Pay, customers are able to finalize orders quicker and with our implementation of Shopify Plus and Shopify POS, customers are able to access more inventory through omnichannel fulfillment.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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