maturation

noun

ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce maturation (audio)
Definition of maturationnext
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 Donaldson, however, is among the few YouTubers entering the most recent maturation of creators-turned-entrepreneurs because of the maintenance of multiple different corporate entities. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 It is also marked by a modulation, and maturation, of Pavese’s poetic aims. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for maturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
  1. development
  2. growth
  3. flowering
  4. evolution
  5. ripening
Noun
  • Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cardenas is a leadership coach and organizational development consultant who lives in Fort Worth.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • The distinction matters because polynomial and exponential growth can produce vastly different computing demands as the size of a problem increases.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Beckett also recorded strong growth, although it is owned by Collectors.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Sound arrives from grasses that rustle in the breeze or from birds drawn in by native flowering plants.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, to try to deal with the crises, there has been a flowering of disjointed maritime coalition planning efforts.
    — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowering
Noun
  • His evolution in the outfield stood out after Bellinger got a glimpse of his potential playing alongside Crow-Armstrong during his first big-league call-up in September 2023, then in his 2024 rookie season.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The perpetual calendar chronograph was launched at Watches & Wonders in 2022 as the fourth-generation evolution of the original 5270 Patek introduced in 2011.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • From Rochester caves to Ballantyne coolers Once the two-week ripening process is complete, cheeses are packaged and shipped directly to stores.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ian Freestone, emeritus professor of archaeological materials at University College London, suggested the green-to-red color change could relate to the ripening of a grape.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ripening

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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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