Definitions

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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Called the Bergen Loop, the project is nowhere close to fruition, with the Hudson Tunnel project and various other elements of the program taking precedence.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The IPO appears to have come to fruition earlier than the company had anticipated in its most conservative timeline.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

They don’t want this to be carried out to its fruition.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Philadelphia’s Trea Turner and Alex Bohm each clubbed singles in the fourth inning, but little came to fruition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

All my plans for him had come to fruition: he'd grown up to be a stand-up guy.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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