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
When selecting varieties, look for information on seed packets and in catalogs regarding maturation time.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That plus the fact that it was aged in Texas must have really accelerated those first months of maturation, but in 2016 the whiskey was moved into a used Buffalo Trace barrel that previously held bourbon for seven years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Instead, Fonseca compressed a year or more of maturation into eight games of tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
That plus the fact that it was aged in Texas must have really accelerated those first months of maturation, but in 2016 the whiskey was moved into a used Buffalo Trace barrel that previously held bourbon for seven years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Instead, Fonseca compressed a year or more of maturation into eight games of tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 May 2026
As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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It wasn’t paid advertising or viral fame that catapulted her success—Sheehan credits her growth to word-of-mouth buzz.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Wage growth for blue-collar workers in China has outpaced that of their white-collar peers for six consecutive years, in a sign of the country’s booming gig economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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Bloom period varies by species, but many enjoy a long summer flowering season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Pruning after flowering can reduce disease pressure.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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What is known today as the USACE Fellows Program, is the evolution of a World War II workforce development initiative to build an ecosystem of civilian STEM experts to lead critical infrastructure projects.—
Brandi Bufford,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That was founded in 2005 as an evolution of what was originally As Four.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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High temperatures can slow ripening, and the fruits can get sunscald.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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Natural yeasts ferment fruit during the ripening process, according to a study in Oxford Academic.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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