Synonyms of maturation

maturation

noun

ˌma-chə-ˈrā-shən 

as in development

the process of becoming mature

a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• development
• maturing
• growth
• flowering
• evolution
• ripening
• progression
• blossoming
• softening
• maturity
• evolvement
• flourishing
• expansion
• mellowing
• coming-of-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterioration
• decay
• decline
• degeneration
• declining
• descent
• decadence
• decaying
• waning
• fading
• declension
• wilting
• death
• withering
• demise
• end
• expiration
• exit
• regression
• dying
• decease
• shriveling
• perishing
• expiry
• reversion
• ebbing
• retrogression
• expiring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maturation

The name refers to a male coming-of-age ritual, but the analog methods the duo used, in part, suggest a return to something past and playful, perhaps childlike—though the music shows maturation overall. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Then, 36 hours before the eggs are retrieved, the patient takes trigger medication such as Lupron, Ovidrel, Novarel or Pregnyl to initiate final egg maturation. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

That maturation has led to signs of a potential Year 2 leap as one of the Patriots’ top seven or eight offensive linemen. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

For the first time in eight years, Jack Daniel’s has returned to this high angel’s share maturation method. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026