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
While much of the work is already underway, Gordon encouraged those able to continue to donate to help bring the project to fruition.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
This has especially come to fruition since wide receiver Chris Godwin's season ended prematurely in Week 7 due to a dislocated ankle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
If a couple of blockbusters do come to fruition before Sasaki is posted, the idea of Boston as a championship contender may not seem so farfetched.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Each winning new filmmaker receives a $30k grant to produce a short film and additional resources to bring their projects to fruition.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
This has especially come to fruition since wide receiver Chris Godwin's season ended prematurely in Week 7 due to a dislocated ankle.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
If a couple of blockbusters do come to fruition before Sasaki is posted, the idea of Boston as a championship contender may not seem so farfetched.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Each winning new filmmaker receives a $30k grant to produce a short film and additional resources to bring their projects to fruition.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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So was the realization that Sanders was comfortable sharing his team’s intimate moments with the outside world.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The beast is in ourselves, and, as Bonello posits, the realization of our desires also involves their dissipation.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Banuelos, 35, often praises Hadid via social media for her hard work and accomplishments in the riding world.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Larson sees great potential in Day, recognizing that his achievements have surpassed what Larson achieved at the same age.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The movie captures Shields’ struggle to capitalize on her athletic achievements.Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Despite the limitations, Louisville’s zoo continues to see success.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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As that number potentially rises with tech innovation, Nilekani believes soft skills will keep people on a fast-track to success.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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