as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
During the entire process, the growing child will accumulate memories of their life, as will a maturing AI.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The proportion of larger, late-maturing fish increased, but the abundance and richness of smaller fish decreased, likely due to the introduction of large game fish, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Founded in 2008, Thief Wine was named in reference to a barrel thief, which is a long glass tube used to extract maturing wine from barrels for sampling at a winery.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
That alignment is why this category is maturing.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
With the technology maturing, Dropla has started attracting more capital and government attention.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the Treasury avoid increasing the size of long-end Treasury issuance unless rates move lower, but the Treasury still needs to raise much more than is maturing for the 10-year and bond auction cycles each month, even if the auction sizes remain steady.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bolstered by horns, passionate guitar work from Brandon Hood, Tom Bukovac and Kris Donegan, as well as twinkling piano, this song sizzles with a sultry energy, while also showcasing Myers’s continually maturing sense of songcraft.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
During the entire process, the growing child will accumulate memories of their life, as will a maturing AI.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The proportion of larger, late-maturing fish increased, but the abundance and richness of smaller fish decreased, likely due to the introduction of large game fish, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Founded in 2008, Thief Wine was named in reference to a barrel thief, which is a long glass tube used to extract maturing wine from barrels for sampling at a winery.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
That alignment is why this category is maturing.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
With the technology maturing, Dropla has started attracting more capital and government attention.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the Treasury avoid increasing the size of long-end Treasury issuance unless rates move lower, but the Treasury still needs to raise much more than is maturing for the 10-year and bond auction cycles each month, even if the auction sizes remain steady.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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The comedic cross-country car film, which rescued the reputation of the envelope-pushing company after back-to-back duds National Lampoon's Movie Madness and National Lampoon's Class Reunion, represented a kind of maturation for the brand.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, all familiar fig varieties are parthenocarpic, meaning that the female syconia develop into tasty fruit without the benefit of pollination so male syconia are not needed for their maturation and ripening.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latest incidents also highlight how ill-prepared the bloc is amid the growing importance of drones in today’s warfare.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But those who depend on the status to live and work in the United States decried the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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And medicine is progressing at astonishing speed.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dylan D’Epifanio, Northwood, QB The 6-foot-3 sophomore is progressing with 1,167 yards and 11 TDs for the Timberwolves (3-2).—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Finally, too much nitrogen fertilizer can encourage shoot and leaf development at the expense of flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the prospects for young biographers have improved substantially, and a trio of books published this fall is evidence of the genre’s new flowering.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Due to a rapid growth in visitorship, the county has welcomed a spate of new jobs.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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In its latest quarterly report, Kroger said delivery sales grew 20% so far this year, compared with 15% overall growth of its digital sales.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Others are digging the W’s faster pace and perimeter evolution.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead, Ralph Lauren has signaled that such work is an ongoing evolution, sharing plans to detail the next chapter of its Timeless by Design strategy in early 2026—built on the progress and strategic recalibrations outlined in this year’s report.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, all familiar fig varieties are parthenocarpic, meaning that the female syconia develop into tasty fruit without the benefit of pollination so male syconia are not needed for their maturation and ripening.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Other names — which make more sense to parts of the country and the world that don’t have sturgeon fish — include harvest moon, moon of the ripening, grain moon, green corn moon, black cherries moon and plum moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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