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
But even if monetization doesn’t ultimately come to fruition, the tech YouTube created to identify deepfakes on its platform is necessary, prudent and, as multiple sources stressed, incredibly important to an industry in the midst of technological disruption.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Hendrix toyed with the idea of having Mason play in the Experience, a notion that didn’t come to fruition.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, his idea is coming to fruition.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, his wife did not share his love for Rock Island, and the project never came to fruition.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Hendrix toyed with the idea of having Mason play in the Experience, a notion that didn’t come to fruition.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, his idea is coming to fruition.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, his wife did not share his love for Rock Island, and the project never came to fruition.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
Noun
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That realization turned his life around.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For more than two dozen players, Thursday night marks the realization of their lifelong NFL dreams.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The accomplishment shocked military planners everywhere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, his earlier achievements at Borussia Dortmund, as well as Liverpool, meant there was plenty of goodwill knocking around and no obvious appetite for change, even on the internet.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Appreciate moments of athletic achievement.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kerr’s success is as rare as his candor.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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With attention naturally finding you, this is a call to prioritize your self-image, heart’s desires and personal fulfillment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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