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
Despite some painful personnel choices, Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles showed restraint and maturation that could pay off in the long run.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
That’s not exactly the same, of course, but both use a similar maturation method to coax extra flavors out of the liquid, specifically notes of vanilla, maple, butterscotch, and spice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Brickner’s maturation resembles Idaho’s progress as well.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Part of Duran’s maturation as a hitter has been studying the game on a deeper level.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
That’s not exactly the same, of course, but both use a similar maturation method to coax extra flavors out of the liquid, specifically notes of vanilla, maple, butterscotch, and spice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Brickner’s maturation resembles Idaho’s progress as well.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Part of Duran’s maturation as a hitter has been studying the game on a deeper level.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron told me that Feinstein had played no role in the development of the app and had never downloaded it.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Weather conditions will be favorable for rapid fire growth.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its population was not quite 6,000 in 2010, was around 11,500 in 2020 and now is nearly 22,000, growth that caused schools to burst at the seams.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Will cutting bouquets to bring indoors affect the flowering of the plants?—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and pumpkins need more frequent watering during flowering and while developing fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Like Martin herself, her new headquarters is in constant evolution.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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The evolution of live sports programming has become a battleground between traditional broadcast companies and streaming platforms, vying for the right to air the best games possible year after year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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That said, there are challenges with the fruit's uneven ripening window, shelf life and sensitivity to bruising.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026
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When certain fresh foods are stored close together, ethylene can speed up the ripening—and spoilage—process.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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