maturing 1 of 2

noun

as in maturation
the process of becoming mature the maturing of young horses can take several years

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maturing

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verb

present participle of mature
as in growing
to become mature a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

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Recent Examples of maturing
Verb
What’s made this franchise so beloved has been its willingness to go on that journey with its young characters, maturing and deepening and changing without losing that initial childlike sense of hope and joy. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The average active operational exit horizon for VC and private equity firms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stood at six years in 2025, reflecting a maturing market that requires more patient capital. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 But perfumer Alberto Morillas told Refinery 29 that the category is maturing toward something less sugary and more sophisticated. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 So Far 2026’s highlights include a coming-of-middle-age gem, a maturing Gen-Z sitcom, and a timeless intergenerational saga. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Each tequila spent a total of three months maturing in a specific barrel before being bottled at 100 proof. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 Investors are also keeping an eye on maturing debt, since companies that locked in low rates during the pandemic will now have to refinance at higher rates. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Through the year 2027, architecture convergence will remain predominant, meaning centralized computing, zonal designs, maturing OTA functionality, shareable and reusable software platforms and stronger hardware/software modularity. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The latest effort is focused specifically on maturing HEPS rather than immediately deploying it on a mission. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
  1. maturation
  2. growing
  3. development
  4. progressing
  5. flowering
  6. aging
  7. growth
  8. evolution
Noun
  • This annual release consists of mature rye whiskey given experimental secondary maturations, sometimes marking a first for the industry.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • It is also marked by a modulation, and maturation, of Pavese’s poetic aims.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of maturation
Verb
  • To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The company says the combination has established a growing customer base among Ukrainian frontline units.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of growing
Noun
  • The backstory Capella’s first Thai outpost shares the Chao Phraya Estate, a big-bucks development just downstream from the river’s major transport hub, with the Four Seasons Bangkok.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Challenging market conditions mean construction is yet to start at Grand Balaton, an upscale residential development in Balatonakarattya at the eastern end of the lake, about an hour's drive from central Budapest.
    — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • The stiffest competition comes on the wing, where the Lakers lauded their depth between offseason additions Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle and Williams, rookie Cameron Carr and progressing second-year forward Adou Thiero.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Patterson will give quarterly updates to the council on how the pilot is progressing.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressing
Noun
  • Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Look for signs like sparse foliage or poor flowering to know when division is needed.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • Jaguar’s customers were also aging, and its competition—previously BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Audi, and the like—were going electric, too.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The deals extend to hair and makeup, with discounts on everything from gentle shampoos to serums for thinning hair to creamy lip liners, primers, and complexion products that are especially friendly to aging skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of aging
Noun
  • The rest was onshore coalbed methane, or coal seam gas, and those resources aren’t in growth mode either.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Once a high-flying tech growth story, the nearly 30-year-old company is now the studio establishment as all the attention and investment has gone to AI bets in public markets.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This evolution from generative AI (which creates something for you) to agentic AI (an agent that does something for you) raises questions for many companies and their investors.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolution

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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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