fruition

[froo-ish-uhn] / fruˈɪʃ ən /

NOUN

achievement, maturation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

materialization

STRONG

accomplishment actualization attainment completion consummation enjoyment fulfillment gratification maturity perfection pleasure realization ripeness satisfaction success

Antonyms

STRONG

disappointment dissatisfaction failure frustration imperfection loss need sorrow unfulfillment unhappiness want

Example Sentences

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If it comes to fruition, there would be no sentimental soft-pedalling from Jones though.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“The Geffen Galleries didn’t come to fruition overnight. And frankly, nothing that changes the status quo ever does,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

All this is meant to come to fruition at a second UK-EU summit in the next few months.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Not all of these projects come to fruition.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Soon after I get the meatballs and spaghetti, the night’s significance comes to fruition.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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