as in ripe
fully grown or developed
a fully ripened musical talent
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as in grew
to become mature
pears ripening on the tree
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Recent Examples of ripened
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
So, to be involved with something that really ripened on the vine is so exciting.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some olive varieties are commonly sold green, including Castelvetrano, Picholine, Lucques, and Gordal olives, while Kalamata, Niçoise, and Gaeta olives are typically sold fully ripened.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Once the flush of fruit has ripened in mid-to-late summer, there will be no more, and the plants are done for the year.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Green peppers are the least ripe, while red peppers are fully ripened.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Indulge in the iconic food and drink Believed to have been enjoyed since the early days of Wimbledon in the late 1800s, strawberries and cream has become synonymous with the British tournament, originally introduced because the fruit ripened in the summer months, perfectly timed to the Grand Slam.
—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Once the fruit has ripened, keep it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within two days.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and plums bruise easily, along with berries, tomatoes, avocados, and pears—especially when they're fully ripened.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
So, to be involved with something that really ripened on the vine is so exciting.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Store in a warm spot in your kitchen for about one month until fully ripened.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripened
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Inspired by bare skin, ripe fruit, and long days in the sun, the fragrance pairs juicy fig, pear, and bergamot with creamy coconut, jasmine, vanilla, and musks for a scent that feels like a tropical getaway bottled up.
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The warmer, lower vineyards of San Casciano, nearer Florence, lean towards soft, ripe and approachable fruit.
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One name dominated discussions more than any other in Sacramento as anticipation grew in the weeks leading up to the NBA draft.
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The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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As things progressed, sources say the studio brought in Reeves’ Toy Story 4 director to pitch his vision, which eventually led to Reeves thumbs up to star in the film.
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Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
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Within the Mag 7, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet and Amazon have fallen roughly to two-month lows and the underperformance now looks mature, Newton said.
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More than 6,000 people aged 10 to 24 take their own lives each year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The series targets kids aged 7–12 and family audiences.
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All four children developed generalized tetanus.
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
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“Ripened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripened. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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