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 Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that Coretta Scott King worked tirelessly to bring to fruition. Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 20 Jan. 2025 There were rumors Hooker was going to face Conor McGregor at some point in 2025, but like almost every rumor associated with the latter, nothing came to fruition. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Many voters and undocumented immigrants will be watching to see if Trump's promises come to fruition. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Some of the economic and job gains have been immediate, and others will come to fruition during the coming years. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fruition 
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Noun
  • Resistance in the Andes The realization that the pathogen first came out of the Andes Mountains has brought attention to the possibility of pathogen resistance existing in the region.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This realization became the foundation for Slick Chicks.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Finding the right head coach to lead an organization to long-term success is a challenging endeavor.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • As a board member, Adam played a significant role in overseeing the hospital’s financial health and its development as a tertiary academic medical center in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University in fulfillment of the hospital’s mission to provide world-class health care to our region.
    Jerry Fedele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Critics on both sides of the aisle have tried to cut through bureaucratic red tape in the past, but historically, officials of both parties and the general public have accepted the administrative state as indispensable to the fulfillment of public needs.
    Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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