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
There are 30% whole bunches; maturation for four months in large oak barrels.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Balvenie was one of the first to use this type of maturation as a secondary finish, and distilleries like the Macallan and the GlenDronach age virtually all of their whisky in sherry butts.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
Researchers found that in utero exposure to phthalates is linked with altered metabolism of neurotransmitters and amino acids involved in brain maturation, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Communications.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
But with the influx and maturation of some bigger, younger players, the addition of a few veterans, and a tighter defense overall, the Ducks, after Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks at Honda Center, have a 33-33-8 record and are on pace to finish with just over 80 points.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Balvenie was one of the first to use this type of maturation as a secondary finish, and distilleries like the Macallan and the GlenDronach age virtually all of their whisky in sherry butts.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
Researchers found that in utero exposure to phthalates is linked with altered metabolism of neurotransmitters and amino acids involved in brain maturation, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Communications.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
But with the influx and maturation of some bigger, younger players, the addition of a few veterans, and a tighter defense overall, the Ducks, after Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks at Honda Center, have a 33-33-8 record and are on pace to finish with just over 80 points.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brentwood’s narrow canyons resist oversized development, and its village-scale retail discourages party-bus invasions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Blackburn will lead the network’s strategic growth as well as its expansion across digital, streaming and global platforms.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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Though the topics addressed in the show are heavy, the team behind Redwood made sure to foster growth beyond the 90-minute musical.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Unlike many other areas where peak bloom is waning or has already passed, right now is the heart of Branch’s Brooks flowering season, with this year’s peak running through April 18, according to the Branch Brook Park Alliance.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sydney has been waiting for 15 years for a flowering at the Royal Botanic Garden.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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