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
Often, the best players get a big chunk of their minor-league maturation at Double-A and then make a pit stop at Triple-A.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
This moment also marks the first time Team Liquid has programmed content specifically for a FAST Channel, a move that speaks to the maturation and crossover appeal of eSports for general audiences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The primary challenge is the climate's impact on maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Just as her last three albums generally marked moments of emotional and mental maturation for Zillennials and early Gen Z, so too does Virgin in its gender-expansive exploration of mid-20s reinvention and self-discovery.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 July 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
This moment also marks the first time Team Liquid has programmed content specifically for a FAST Channel, a move that speaks to the maturation and crossover appeal of eSports for general audiences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 July 2025
The primary challenge is the climate's impact on maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Just as her last three albums generally marked moments of emotional and mental maturation for Zillennials and early Gen Z, so too does Virgin in its gender-expansive exploration of mid-20s reinvention and self-discovery.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Randy Tucker No matter how big or small, every development project must start somewhere, and Avondale residents now know where one of the newest developments coming to their neighborhood will begin.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Set to begin production by year-end, the development comes as the kingdom looks to ramp up gas production for domestic use in order to free up more crude oil for sale abroad.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Share stories of lateral moves in company updates—not as policy footnotes but as real growth journeys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Across the economy, there is evidence that import taxes are raising prices and slowing growth.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Annual flowering plants that are a favorite of hummingbirds include Salvias, cardinal climber, Fuschias, Lantanas and Cupheas.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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If this is the case, application of a copper fungicide during flowering and fruiting following label instructions may help.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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This year’s Next Billion-Dollar Startups tells a story of evolution: not just in valuation potential, but in how startups are getting there.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The California Surf Museum will present the Silver Skater Award to eight skateboarders who have made significant contributions to the culture and evolution of skateboarding.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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