as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maturing
Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Earlier this year, Rolex validated the sport’s fast-maturing structure and global, multigenerational audience by signing Coello as one of its Testimonees, or ambassadors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Chase Burns is on his way to becoming a top-flight starter, maturing by leaps and bounds in a short period of time.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
However, the Bonfire patio peach (Prunus persica 'Bonfire') is widely considered one of the best patio plants, as it is specifically bred for smaller spaces, typically maturing at 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D printer shows flashes of excellence with its massive build volume and striking print quality, but uneven automation, confusing UI menus, and a still-maturing workflow limit its appeal.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
That’s a natural part of a young player maturing at the big league level.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Skyline is a large, thornless shade tree maturing at 45 feet.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Verb
The Mario series was maturing alongside the greater video-game landscape, but its childlike essence remained—not through docile cuteness, but through a more grandiose fusion of wonder, whimsy, and wistfulness.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Earlier this year, Rolex validated the sport’s fast-maturing structure and global, multigenerational audience by signing Coello as one of its Testimonees, or ambassadors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Chase Burns is on his way to becoming a top-flight starter, maturing by leaps and bounds in a short period of time.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 6 May 2026
However, the Bonfire patio peach (Prunus persica 'Bonfire') is widely considered one of the best patio plants, as it is specifically bred for smaller spaces, typically maturing at 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
The Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D printer shows flashes of excellence with its massive build volume and striking print quality, but uneven automation, confusing UI menus, and a still-maturing workflow limit its appeal.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Radishes are some of the fastest growing veggies around and early maturing varieties can be harvested just 3 weeks after planting!
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
That’s a natural part of a young player maturing at the big league level.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Skyline is a large, thornless shade tree maturing at 45 feet.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
Noun
-
Altogether, the maturation of WNBA front offices has turned them into a competitive place for career development within the sports industry.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
-
What otherwise might be viewed as an aspect of maturation or the spirit moving him also happens to be unfurling early in a season in which the Royals had stressed the need for their young-ish core to seize control of the team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
Most clubs are still focused on filling seats and growing loyal fan bases.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
-
Meanwhile, some developing regions are growing brighter, partly because of inefficient, sprawling development.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
-
The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
-
The third-year guard suffered a Grade 2 quad strain last week and was progressing well, having been upgraded to day-to-day on Tuesday.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Hydrangeas The South's favorite flowering shrub can also be grown in containers, usually in part sun or shade.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
-
This enchanting flower is usually grown from tubers, as growing it from seed is a slow and delicate process that often leads to inconsistent flowering.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
-
The audience it was built to serve is aging out of peak moviegoing years as the audience replacing them has different formation patterns, different reference points, and a different relationship to the cultural texts the studios are trying to sell back.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
-
When Not to Fertilize Fruit Trees Our experts say to avoid fertilizing fruit trees during the following periods to ensure healthy, abundant growth.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
At the event, top executives and industry experts addressed hundreds of attendees on a variety of pressing themes — from AI to the evolution of retail to brand-building in an uncertain macroenvironment and more.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
-
Thompson, who directed a 2023 documentary on Coward, explores the pivotal relationship in Lean’s evolution.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
