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
How about a whiskey that goes way beyond that and gets a secondary maturation in a total of six different barrels?
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For businesses in the sourcing industry, this infrastructure maturation is a major win.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Concrete is a welcome part of vinification and maturation.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For businesses in the sourcing industry, this infrastructure maturation is a major win.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Concrete is a welcome part of vinification and maturation.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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After nine years playing in the majors, Hoffman took up coaching in the Dodgers’ minor league farm system, splitting time between managing and coordinating field instruction for player development.
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Georgia leads the nation in data center development, and the surge in construction of such power-hungry computing campuses has put pressure on utilities to supply enough electrons to power them.
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Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.
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Now, Mattel reports five quarters of consecutive sales growth for American Girl, even as Barbie and Polly Pocket sales slow.
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Plenty of plants need a reprieve from summer afternoon heat and humidity but still require a certain number of hours of full sun for healthy growth and flowering.
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Hang orchids from trees and feed every other week for best growth and flowering.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The drama will track Nibedita’s evolution from a young Irish educator into a champion of India’s cultural and spiritual awakening, set during a period of sweeping change in the country.
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The condition can disrupt the fruit's normal ripening process, leaving bananas green or greenish-yellow even after extended periods of time.
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And as wine regions around the world search for varieties capable of maintaining freshness and balance in warmer conditions, Caíño Blanco's combination of naturally high acidity, late ripening, and climate resilience may prove more valuable than ever.
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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