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.
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Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
This was all happening just as egg collection was to start, resulting in the loss of some fish from the maturation ponds.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 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
As Norris’ spirit was approaching the maturation deadline, the pandemic hit.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
This was all happening just as egg collection was to start, resulting in the loss of some fish from the maturation ponds.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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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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In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports.
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For example, tree rings have helped show how Hurricane Harvey's intense flooding in Texas affected tree growth and how rain storms are intensifying.
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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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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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