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 firm cheese has a creamy, nutty flavor that comes from additional maturation time in extremely humid affinage cellars.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet nearby, creating the ideal damp climate for whisky maturation.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
What does your appointment signal about the growth, maturation, and political legitimacy of Hip-hop culture in 2025?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Depending on the spirit, the agave plant’s maturation ranges from five to eight years.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet nearby, creating the ideal damp climate for whisky maturation.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
What does your appointment signal about the growth, maturation, and political legitimacy of Hip-hop culture in 2025?
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Depending on the spirit, the agave plant’s maturation ranges from five to eight years.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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David Dow and Tamara Weitzman are the development producers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The lesion was one of many — too many to count — that have been removed from his Irish-Scottish skin, including growths on his ears, scalp, lips and back.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For optimal growth, plant them with their crowns just at the soil line, ensuring they aren't buried.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The nonprofit group, which is celebrating 75 years of bringing together orchid enthusiasts while providing educational opportunities and supporting conservation efforts, will haul in thousands of the delicate flowering plants from growing centers around the world.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some grow light bulbs emit red light that supports flowering and fruiting, while other grow lights emit blue light that supports vegetative growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The evolution of the machines Part of the enduring appeal is that claw machines still invite debate about fairness, skill, and rigging.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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Refrigeration slows pear ripening, while room temperature and exposure to ethylene-producing fruits help speed it up.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both short days along with lower day and night temperatures slow the ripening process.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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