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
Now researchers have found a way to watch—and even gently steer—that maturation in the lab.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
In the interview below, Hartley discusses Sunday’s episode and the maturation of his network procedural over the course of these three seasons.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The maturation translates into his personal life, too.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
In the interview below, Hartley discusses Sunday’s episode and the maturation of his network procedural over the course of these three seasons.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The maturation translates into his personal life, too.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Every year of his son’s maturation, John’s chances of being the Fabulous Prince Rogers became less attainable.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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On Thursday, the Senate passed a broad bipartisan bill on housing, which seeks to adjust policies to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of home development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The research is being led by specialists involved in China’s air-defense radar development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire said the quick warm-up could dry out landscapes fast, especially after the rain brought a lot of new growth.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that sustained high oil prices could increase inflation and slow economic growth in several countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 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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Follow this guide for effective pruning of Limelight hydrangeas, including when and how to prune, along with tips to keep your shrub healthy with excellent flowering potential.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The retrospective will feature new interviews with the cast reflecting on the show’s beginnings, its evolution and its cultural impact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Technological evolution is closely linked to creativity, exploration and the desire to understand the unknown.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 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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Fortunately, a few simple storage methods can help extend their shelf life and slow the ripening process.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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