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
• shrivelling
• perishing
• expiry
• reversion
• ebbing
• retrogression
• expiring

Examples of maturation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is exactly what happened in 2023, when after months of grape maturation in the vineyard, a full harvest, and primary fermentation in tank, cellar master Vincent Chaperon didn’t feel the wine met Dom Pérignon’s standards. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024

Since a decade ago, there’s been a serious maturation of the field. —Kelsey Piper, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024

This new bourbon, however, was aged for eight years, which has had a significant impact on this already tasty whiskey, but there’s a bit more to this than just length of maturation. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024

Our singular focus is maturation and finish to provide an enhanced, nuanced flavor profile. —Claire Dodd, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024