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
This new reposado expression got a special secondary maturation, however.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And this new Nvidia hardware signals the maturation of that early vision, offering a new level of power, driving use cases that, even recently, sounded like science fiction.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Research has shown that raw cheese is not, in fact, resistant to pathogens; while aging can mitigate some risk, harmful bacteria can still survive the usual 60-day maturation process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Their populations are vulnerable and slow to recover because of their slow growth rate, late age of maturation and small litter sizes, Danielle Castillo, zoological curator of aquariums at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
And this new Nvidia hardware signals the maturation of that early vision, offering a new level of power, driving use cases that, even recently, sounded like science fiction.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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Decade-long national build FNTF’s development began in 2013 as part of China’s long-term national science infrastructure roadmap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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In a 2024 analysis, Panorama Global found nearly 30% of Scott’s education grantees were focused on youth development.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The then-middle school entrepreneur created the bot operation with Cameron Zoub, who would be his fellow cofounder (and Whop’s chief growth officer) in the years to come.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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The suit further alleges that Roblox prioritized company growth over user safety.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Plants grow to a certain height and stop growing, refocusing their energy on the second stage of development—flowering and fruiting.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In contrast, determinate tomato varieties are bushy plants with short flowering and fruiting seasons, often lasting just a few weeks.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Interestingly, the old vines also carry some naturally occurring viruses that slightly slow down the ripening process.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Low-humidity settings open the vents—allowing natural ripening gases like ethylene and moisture to escape.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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