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
Members of the olive family, Oleaceae, lilacs are well suited to life in cold climates—in fact, the chill of winter is essential to their bud development and maturation.
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Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Last, there’s a maturation phase when the new tissue settles into its final form and gains maximum strength.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
But back in 1872, the British explorer-historian William Winwood Reade had already forcefully made synthetic food a matter of sociocultural and ethical maturation.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
Last, there’s a maturation phase when the new tissue settles into its final form and gains maximum strength.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
But back in 1872, the British explorer-historian William Winwood Reade had already forcefully made synthetic food a matter of sociocultural and ethical maturation.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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When Not to Fertilize Fruit Trees Our experts say to avoid fertilizing fruit trees during the following periods to ensure healthy, abundant growth.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Hydrangeas The South's favorite flowering shrub can also be grown in containers, usually in part sun or shade.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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This enchanting flower is usually grown from tubers, as growing it from seed is a slow and delicate process that often leads to inconsistent flowering.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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At the event, top executives and industry experts addressed hundreds of attendees on a variety of pressing themes — from AI to the evolution of retail to brand-building in an uncertain macroenvironment and more.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Thompson, who directed a 2023 documentary on Coward, explores the pivotal relationship in Lean’s evolution.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The flavor can change and any further ripening is halted in its tracks.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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