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
This is done using X-rays of the left hand and wrist to determine ‘bone age’ and thus physical maturation.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
According to master distiller Elizabeth McCall, the latest edition is an exercise in both blending and maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Rust plans to sneak the boy into Mexico, where a trusted friend and a place in school are waiting, and their rugged fugitive journey is as much a drama of mentorship and maturation as a sentimental tale of family bonds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Part of that maturation is figuring out how to negotiate the natural ebb and flow of the game.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
According to master distiller Elizabeth McCall, the latest edition is an exercise in both blending and maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Rust plans to sneak the boy into Mexico, where a trusted friend and a place in school are waiting, and their rugged fugitive journey is as much a drama of mentorship and maturation as a sentimental tale of family bonds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Part of that maturation is figuring out how to negotiate the natural ebb and flow of the game.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The development was spearheaded by Frederick Long and Laneé Nicole, local real estate professionals, and developer David Sutor.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The apparel segment, which contributed around 50 percent of total 618 sales, rose 7.2 percent during the May period, trailing by 6.8 percent year-over-year growth in the beauty category, according to Moojing.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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At one point, Adeline plucked a tiny flowering weed and tried to hand it to Eleanor, a 3-year-old girl.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Do this throughout the spring flowering season, as additional flowers may form after your first session. 4.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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