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 platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
His maturation as a QB in this second offseason of his collegiate career looms large.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
His maturation as a QB in this second offseason of his collegiate career looms large.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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The group has speakers, field trips and other activities that promote the development of skills and friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Despite all the headlines, Tate says developments are still going to come out of the ground — including his own.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Strong employment has helped fuel solid consumer spending and economic growth over the last few years.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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With a long flowering period from spring through summer, oleander makes a beautiful hedge that’s tolerant to heat, drought, and salt.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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His paintings frequently depict flowering trees, grassy fields and blue swimming pools under languid skies.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Private rooms are just the next evolution of the very off-exchange ecosystem Citadel helped create.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The model offers a detailed look at this crucial phase of stellar evolution, where high-energy events shape the star's growth and its surrounding environment, offering valuable insights into the processes that govern the birth and early life of stars like BP Tau.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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