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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Both have played a key role in maturing Thunderbird habitat and laboratory concepts.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
To make your search easier (and way less expensive), Glamour spoke to makeup pros about the shades, textures, and finishes that truly flatter a maturing mouth.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Sustainability for Space Award — Astroscale Astroscale was also recognized for its efforts to promote a sustainable space environment, by maturing and testing systems to refuel, repair, or remove satellites in low-Earth orbit.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The cannabis industry in New York State is maturing.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
Target remains in fix-it mode and Walmart is coming into the next age with momentum and the benefits of its gigantic grocery business, and its maturing marketplace and its ad businesses.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
This is part of maturing into a true professional hockey player.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
How Deepfakes Became a New Corporate Threat The report paints a picture of deepfake fraud maturing into a repeatable business model.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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But there is also single malt whisky being made specifically in England, with estimates of more than a billion dollars worth of casks currently maturing there and an impending geographical indication for the category.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Both have played a key role in maturing Thunderbird habitat and laboratory concepts.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
To make your search easier (and way less expensive), Glamour spoke to makeup pros about the shades, textures, and finishes that truly flatter a maturing mouth.
—Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2025
Sustainability for Space Award — Astroscale Astroscale was also recognized for its efforts to promote a sustainable space environment, by maturing and testing systems to refuel, repair, or remove satellites in low-Earth orbit.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The cannabis industry in New York State is maturing.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
Target remains in fix-it mode and Walmart is coming into the next age with momentum and the benefits of its gigantic grocery business, and its maturing marketplace and its ad businesses.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
This is part of maturing into a true professional hockey player.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
How Deepfakes Became a New Corporate Threat The report paints a picture of deepfake fraud maturing into a repeatable business model.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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Brands latest portrait follows Washington from early life through his maturation as a general and leader, and situates the first president among his many allies and rivals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The former means that more surface area of the whiskey is exposed to wood, and the latter means the maturation process is accelerated as the liquid expands during periods of intense heat into the pores of the barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Jan. 2026
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The companies say the design addresses a growing challenge in autonomous vehicle interiors, where traditional steering systems become unnecessary and restrict cabin space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vines climb to about 6 feet tall, growing vigorously even through summer heat.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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If carried through, the changes would be a major win for Big Tech and the US, which has pushed for minimal restrictions to promote development and maintain a lead over China.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pousada Caminho do Sol Pousada Caminho do Sol, a mix of Tudor and Spanish architecture, is set among flowering gardens with stone walkways and a poolside patio.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting tulips in containers through the winter is more challenging, as the bulbs are not sufficiently insulated and undergo frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which affect plant growth and flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Factors that assist aging runners, such as medical treatment, recovery techniques and shoe technology, have gradually improved over time.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The lesion was one of many — too many to count — that have been removed from his Irish-Scottish skin, including growths on his ears, scalp, lips and back.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For optimal growth, plant them with their crowns just at the soil line, ensuring they aren't buried.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The evolution of his team went well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, despite his undeniable impact, Bangladesh remains a figure who often chooses substance over spotlight—a quiet architect of modern rap and R&B’s evolution.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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