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 new reposado expression got a special secondary maturation, however.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And this new Nvidia hardware signals the maturation of that early vision, offering a new level of power, driving use cases that, even recently, sounded like science fiction.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And this new Nvidia hardware signals the maturation of that early vision, offering a new level of power, driving use cases that, even recently, sounded like science fiction.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Culture is a growth asset, not a soft benefit.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But in the garden, too much nitrogen causes tomato plants to prioritize rapid leaf growth over flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Sani says the very long and gentle ripening season allowed the grapes to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while preserving freshness, balance, and aromatic complexity.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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This also means better tomato ripening and a better yield.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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