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 the interest in automation paired with a vow to create millions of jobs as part of the clean energy boom proved to be a difficult undertaking — and one that could take years to come to fruition. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 In 2016, Dial Properties, based in Omaha, Nebraska, submitted plans to demolish the existing structure and build an assisted living and memory care facility, but plans never came to fruition. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 The heavy push towards BEVs has not turned into dominance, and aggressive targets for their sales are no longer expected to come to fruition. New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025 Trump on Sunday seemed confident a deal would come to fruition by the deadline. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruition
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Noun
  • This realization came after Koh read Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for a second time recently.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Much of the concern stems from high-profile data breaches, and the growing realization that our digital footprints are permanent.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.
    Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Broadening your view of what constitutes professional achievement creates more pathways to fulfillment.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
  • This offseason, a new head coach and the addition of several key players have increased the odds of success in Indiana.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • These are essential for functions like sales, marketing, and fulfillment, and without dedicated staff, these tools become overwhelming.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Flaws In The Current System Even in 2025, businesses grapple with inefficiencies like: Manual Data Entry Errors: A single typo can cause costly fulfillment delays.
    Uli Erxleben, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Fruition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fruition. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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