Synonyms of maturation

maturation

noun

ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən 

as in development

the process of becoming mature

a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• development
• maturing
• growth
• flowering
• evolution
• ripening
• progression
• blossoming
• softening
• maturity
• evolvement
• flourishing
• expansion
• mellowing
• coming-of-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• decay
• decline
• degeneration
• declining
• descent
• decadence
• decaying
• waning
• fading
• declension
• wilting
• death
• withering
• demise
• end
• expiration
• exit
• regression
• dying
• decease
• shriveling
• perishing
• expiry
• reversion
• ebbing
• retrogression
• expiring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maturation

Old Forester’s 117 Series is a pretty popular collection of whiskeys consisting of limited-edition expressions in small bottles that vary in terms of maturation methods and other factors. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 July 2026

Some regions of the state are further along in fruit maturation than others, particularly the Central Coast, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers. — Lizzie Kane july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

For the film’s cast, including Locke, Connor, Walser, Yasmin Finney, Will Gao, Kizzy Edgell, Corinna Brown, Rhea Norwood and Tobie Donovan, the experience of making Heartstopper Forever has buoyed the story’s own maturation. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Arnold compares the maturation of online sports betting to marijuana legalization and the evolution of pornography. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026