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
Many brain changes underlying abnormalities in ASD appear in childhood suggesting the possibility for effective therapeutic strategies targeting brain maturation.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
For instance, CDs with maturation periods ranging from 3 months to five years were all offering average yields over 4% on Schwab.com.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
But their maturation only tells half of the story of how UBS, in particular, has become such a hotbed for Caribbean headliners.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
In other words, just one component of the whiskey was given that secondary maturation, not the entire blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
For instance, CDs with maturation periods ranging from 3 months to five years were all offering average yields over 4% on Schwab.com.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
But their maturation only tells half of the story of how UBS, in particular, has become such a hotbed for Caribbean headliners.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 May 2025
In other words, just one component of the whiskey was given that secondary maturation, not the entire blend.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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At the Haiti Funders Conference on Haiti in Boston on Wednesday evening, several attendees expressed shock at the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The area is often described as one of the country’s largest urban infill projects, and economic development leaders see it as a means of doubling the size of Sacramento’s downtown.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Nearly half of South Dakota’s projected inmate population growth can be attributed to a law approved in 2023 that requires some violent offenders to serve the full length of their sentences before parole, according to a report by Arrington Watkins.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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These two groups of turfgrass have significantly different periods of active growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Opt for loropetalum to bring color and texture to your garden early in the spring when other flowering shrubs haven’t yet begun their show.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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Find out the preferred flower colors and shapes to include in your garden, plus, get tips on helping these tiny birds feel at home in your yard and a list of their favorite flowering plants.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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The evolution of Flow mirrored the tone of the show itself: confident, capable, and finally ready for primetime.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And, in this administration, those debates can lead to dramatic announcements and rapid changes, as evidenced by the rapid evolution of his trade war policies in April.—
Joel Gehrke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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