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

This month marks the second release of this partnership, and this new whisky, also aged for 16 years, ups the maturation program to a total of five different cask types. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

Much of the Pistons’ growth next season, however, will hinge on the maturation of Thompson’s game. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The Bottled-in-Bond Act requires only four years of maturation. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Some regions of the state are further along in fruit maturation than others, particularly the Central Coast, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers. — Lizzie Kane july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026