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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In a maturing market where differentiation is increasingly difficult, deep knowledge of a specific high-loyalty demographic is a competitive advantage.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Yes, margins are somewhat better, but not enough to justify an almost 12-point P/E premium if the lodging cycle is maturing.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Their incredible array of young, attacking talent is still maturing, which is pretty terrifying for everyone else.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The debt was backloaded, with most of it maturing in 2031.
—Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, this is also signaling continued progress toward maturing hybrid propulsion technologies for tactical use, the South China Morning Post reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Building owners with a maturing loan typically refinance into a new loan or sell the building to pay off the original loan.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Several other maturing brands, which are emblematic of China’s homegrown roster, will host runways throughout the week.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Giant pandas reach adulthood and begin breeding between ages 5 and 7, with females maturing faster than males.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
In a maturing market where differentiation is increasingly difficult, deep knowledge of a specific high-loyalty demographic is a competitive advantage.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Yes, margins are somewhat better, but not enough to justify an almost 12-point P/E premium if the lodging cycle is maturing.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Their incredible array of young, attacking talent is still maturing, which is pretty terrifying for everyone else.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The debt was backloaded, with most of it maturing in 2031.
—Bill Conway, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, this is also signaling continued progress toward maturing hybrid propulsion technologies for tactical use, the South China Morning Post reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Building owners with a maturing loan typically refinance into a new loan or sell the building to pay off the original loan.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Several other maturing brands, which are emblematic of China’s homegrown roster, will host runways throughout the week.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
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The Toronto Raptors made their move through maturation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Padres and Tatis, now 27 years old, have been talking about his maturation process for a while.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One of those is Tony Mellow, who, at age 70, has been growing fruits and vegetables his entire life on family land in Santa Clara County.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The market is still prone to big swings on developments around the war.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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New development sales at that level have also picked up, suggesting that well-priced, turnkey properties are still finding buyers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Time is ticking, and work is progressing to make sure the footprint of the draft is good to go, because the city is expected to host hundreds of thousands of people.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Smith told reporters at practice Wednesday that Kuzmenko was progressing in his rehab and would be reevaluated near the end of the regular season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 1980s unleashed a passionate wave of student protests and artistic flowering to disassemble the island’s brutal dictatorship.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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Then, in the late nineteenth century, the mandolin experienced a second flowering, albeit in a different guise.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some people do need more protein, including those who are aging, pregnant or losing weight, whether through dieting or GLP-1 drugs.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Organizers say the seabed offers the perfect conditions for aging wine.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Remarkably, for all its growth, nothing has been lost in translation.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are once again surging in the wake of war in the Middle East, driving up the cost of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel and threatening a return to stagflation — the toxic mix of higher prices and slower growth that made economic life so miserable a half-century ago.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Chapel Street Historic District represents the evolution of New Haven commerce, the growth of its cultural life through the construction of its theaters and the development of urban residential styles of architecture.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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His appointment at the transatlantic company, which is owned by Tinopolis Group, reflects its evolution as a multi-platform media business with digital at its forefront as the industry increasingly drives a surge for sports content that spans broadcast, streaming and social media.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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