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
Cooke argued the increases in Trump’s approval rating come as a result of the public seeing the benefits of his policies coming to fruition.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 May 2025
Now, the idea has come to fruition as part of her 2026 State Budget, with the governor confirming the plans for Inflation Refund Checks on May 14.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The university could add up to 25 new buildings if the entirety of its campus master plan, an outline for future facilities, comes to fruition.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Massive wildfires burning out of control in western and central Canada are forcing thousands to flee as dire forecasts for the country’s fire season come to fruition.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 31 May 2025
Now, the idea has come to fruition as part of her 2026 State Budget, with the governor confirming the plans for Inflation Refund Checks on May 14.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The university could add up to 25 new buildings if the entirety of its campus master plan, an outline for future facilities, comes to fruition.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Massive wildfires burning out of control in western and central Canada are forcing thousands to flee as dire forecasts for the country’s fire season come to fruition.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruition
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This dual realization, known as AuDHD, provided clarity on her past corporate experiences and leadership challenges.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Across Central Florida, school officials labor to translate realizations like Rosario’s into better performance.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Her hard work and achievements paid off when, in 1983, Louisiana State University Medical Center hired her to become the nation’s first woman to lead a cardiovascular surgery division.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But the fact that the series is able to return after a decade away (give or take Candace Against the Universe) and still feel like itself is a remarkable achievement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The heavy stacks of cash fit into a pattern emerging throughout the trial as prosecutors attempt to paint Combs as a man spoiled by success, able to hide a tendency for abuse and criminality through a large staff and an ever-larger fortune.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The president recognizes them as engines of regional prosperity whose success directly benefits American industry.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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These are often the activities that require the deepest focus and bring you the most fulfillment, such as strategizing, writing, designing, problem-solving, or making key decisions.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Alex feels relief, excitement, fear and fulfillment.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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