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
More importantly, there’s been a lot of growth, maturation and development at a critical time in their lives.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
The final results typically continue to develop over several months, with many patients observing maturation around the one-year mark.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Weiss said a key influence in his maturation was Eagles teammate Hyun-jin Ryu.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Even popular growth engines like Austin and Denver are showing signs of this maturation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
The final results typically continue to develop over several months, with many patients observing maturation around the one-year mark.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Weiss said a key influence in his maturation was Eagles teammate Hyun-jin Ryu.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Even popular growth engines like Austin and Denver are showing signs of this maturation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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As 2026 battery development trends point toward safer, more sustainable, and more diversified chemistries, alternative materials such as organic polymers are increasingly being explored alongside conventional lithium-ion technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The spring season is rich and robust, despite shocking developments at the Kennedy Center.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since then, analysts said, its military support to Russia has given it a powerful ally, and its economy has seen relatively strong growth.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Abelias are light feeders and excess nitrogen fertilizer can promote shoot growth at the expense of flowers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Overcrowding can also reduce blooming; divide your bulbs every four years to promote more flowering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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For an extra flush of blooms, cut the plants back after the first round of flowering.—
Angela England,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fashion is fond of calling repetition ‘evolution,’ until the moment comes when change is unavoidable.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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So, the evolution of Dan Smith is happening in real time right now.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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The pears, whose ripening has been slowed or stopped, create pressure on demand for California pears that begin to come into season in July.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Considered a classic example of an excellent season by many winemakers, 2022 had a dry winter and warm spring, which limited vine growth and resulted in small but very concentrated grapes, followed by a relatively mild autumn that allowed for ideal ripening conditions and a relaxed harvest.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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