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 of its player base naturally creates a demand for more mature experiences, hence why Brookhaven and its role-playing capabilities are so popular.
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
The way they are made and matured also serves as an excellent way to start learning about production, maturation and even the history of Scotch whisky.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Differential maturation of the brain networks required for the sensory, emotional, and cognitive aspects of pain in human newborns.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
This is done using X-rays of the left hand and wrist to determine ‘bone age’ and thus physical maturation.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
The way they are made and matured also serves as an excellent way to start learning about production, maturation and even the history of Scotch whisky.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Differential maturation of the brain networks required for the sensory, emotional, and cognitive aspects of pain in human newborns.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
This is done using X-rays of the left hand and wrist to determine ‘bone age’ and thus physical maturation.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 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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Set intentions for unbelievable growth, and embrace that this potential already exists within you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Powell on Tuesday said the Fed continues to monitor the effect of tariffs on economic growth and inflation.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Pruning those floppy stems back to the lower set of leaves around the base of the plant after the initial flowering period should prompt yarrow to produce stronger regrowth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2025
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Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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The evolution and strength of these storms, however, depend on what happens with the storms overnight Monday and early Tuesday morning, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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