as in development
the process of becoming mature
a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks
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Recent Examples of maturation
The maturation translates into his personal life, too.
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Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The physical maturation is evident as ever each summer when Hooper’s NFL-sized frame is contrasted against De La Salle’s current group of high school athletes.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The master distiller also emphasizes the importance of heat cycling, a process Brown-Forman implemented in 1874 that mimics the changing seasons during the colder months to ensure maturation doesn’t stop.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
The physical maturation is evident as ever each summer when Hooper’s NFL-sized frame is contrasted against De La Salle’s current group of high school athletes.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The master distiller also emphasizes the importance of heat cycling, a process Brown-Forman implemented in 1874 that mimics the changing seasons during the colder months to ensure maturation doesn’t stop.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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Unable to raise budgets as fast as populations, some cities slowed or stalled new development, rather than depress services to existing taxpayers.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sports facility would be the first major development under the 2021 plan.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Global bond markets tumbled in Asian trading Monday as an oil price shock prompted investors to price in higher inflation and a deteriorating economic growth outlook.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Surging prices from an energy supply crunch would then weigh on global economic growth.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some varieties can tolerate being in a home that is slightly too small for them, as this can prevent overwatering and encourage flowering.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Nayara opened as one of the leading eco-resorts in Central America, and that ideal has been a constant throughout its evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Dollander will, in many ways, represent a case study on the Rockies’ pitching evolution.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, a few simple storage methods can help extend their shelf life and slow the ripening process.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The pears, whose ripening has been slowed or stopped, create pressure on demand for California pears that begin to come into season in July.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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