Synonyms of maturing

maturing 1 of 2

noun

as in maturation

the process of becoming mature

the maturing of young horses can take several years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maturation
• development
• flowering
• growth
• evolution
• ripening
• progression
• blossoming
• softening
• maturity
• flourishing
• evolvement
• mellowing
• expansion
• coming-of-age

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declining
• deterioration
• decline
• decay
• degeneration
• decaying
• fading
• descent
• waning
• decadence
• wilting
• withering
• declension
• death
• end
• dying
• demise
• expiration
• exit
• shriveling
• decease
• perishing
• expiry
• regression
• ebbing
• reversion
• retrogression
• expiring

maturing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mature

as in growing

to become mature

a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• progressing
• aging
• developing
• ripening
• growing up
• flowering
• blossoming
• evolving
• blooming
• softening
• flourishing
• mellowing
• burgeoning
• unfolding
• graying
• opening
• advancing
• getting along
• getting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declining
• deteriorating
• decaying
• degenerating
• worsening
• drying
• sinking
• waning
• fading
• weakening
• drooping
• sagging
• withering
• flagging
• wasting (away)
• regressing
• reverting
• returning
• shriveling
• wilting
• lapsing
• retrogressing
• backsliding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maturing

Verb

Sovereign debt loads are already elevated across much of the world, and refinancing maturing debt at higher rates will progressively increase interest costs and strain public finances. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

The collaboration will also continue work on maturing liquid-metal jetting as an advanced manufacturing technology. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

While collectors and dealers navigate more challenging terrain, signs point to a maturing market. — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

But maturing onscreen — and the endless scrutiny that came with it — led to lifelong self-esteem issues, especially after she was cast as the superhero cheerleader Claire Bennett on Heroes at 17 in 2006. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Acorns, dogwood berries, wild grapes and blackberries are just a few of the dozens of fruits now maturing. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

At a time when Hollywood is facing all sorts of tailwinds economically and the streaming business is maturing in ways that can confuse even the experts, a story that involves the merger of two of the industry’s storied companies is a God send. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The barrels spent their lifetime maturing on Coy Hill on the top floor of Barrelhouse 1-13, soaking up flavor and making at least one angel very drunk. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026

Anchovies are typically cured for around six months, but these, caught only in the waters off Asturias, spend more than two years maturing in salt. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026