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
The rise of orbital AI compute, coupled with Starship’s maturation to the point where demands for capital would dwarf whatever private markets would be able to cleanly supply, could be the reason why Musk finally chose to file an S-1 on April Fools’.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Hormonal changes and brain maturation in adolescence shift the internal biological clock, known as the circadian rhythm, toward a later sleep schedule.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 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
The twins have spent a lot of time working with players in Abbotsford and have had a front row seat to observe Malhotra’s leadership style and maturation as a professional bench boss.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Hormonal changes and brain maturation in adolescence shift the internal biological clock, known as the circadian rhythm, toward a later sleep schedule.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 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
The twins have spent a lot of time working with players in Abbotsford and have had a front row seat to observe Malhotra’s leadership style and maturation as a professional bench boss.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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But there is plenty of skepticism about whether these will meaningfully boost economic growth.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Starmer's popularity has also declined amid a persistently high cost of living, sluggish economic growth and criticism over his acceptance of gifts from wealthy donors.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 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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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.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These fruits emit ethylene gas, which naturally speeds up the ripening process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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