MATURATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

maturation

noun

ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of maturation

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 Someone can meet criteria for severe AUD at age 21, and then, with treatments, brain maturation, lifestyle changes and/or years of abstinence, be diagnosis-free at age 40. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Software engineering is undergoing the exact same maturation. — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Harvesting too early on immature beds also affects the maturation of the rice kernels over time, officials said. — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 But Season 2 clocks the fitful maturation process without mirroring as many of its youthful mistakes. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturation

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Noun

Benedict said the process would ideally take a couple of years, with much of the development time spent on design work and virtual simulations before the physical construction began.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Options such as debt, outside investment and self-financing can provide resources for growth, but each can also come with different costs, commitments and constraints.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of growth

Noun

Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
Look for signs like sparse foliage or poor flowering to know when division is needed.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of flowering

Noun

These types of produce release ethylene gas, which can quicken the ripening process.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Advantages of cultivating a single clone include uniform ripening and flavor profile and consistent tannin and acidity levels, which allow for greater control over the final wine.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of ripening

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