RIPENESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ripeness

noun

Definition of ripeness

as in maturity

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Recent Examples of ripeness Extend their life by freezing fresh produce when at its peak ripeness. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026 If growing or picking English cucumbers, pick them at their height of ripeness because after they are picked, they are done ripening. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc destined for the Impression achieved superb phenolic ripeness, with the Cabernet Franc developing beautiful aromatic complexity without excessive herbal notes that can be a hallmark of the variety. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 June 2026 According to the team, the technology could be particularly useful for fruits that do not show obvious visual signs of ripeness. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 Ridge has also successfully experimented with chenin blanc and falanghina, one echoing the ripeness and generosity of the famed Vouvray of France and the other, the crisp acidity of apple and tangerine. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

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Noun

The certification marks another step in CFM’s broader effort to enhance the maturity and operational efficiency of its latest-generation engines.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
In the end, a polished, professional presentation and an easy-to-use digital portal can help build trust with clients and show a level of maturity that can set a business above a crowded market.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

The third eligible – and most likely – successor is Akishino’s 19-year-old son Hisahito, the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Stepping away from that life, even for a relatively small chunk in the grand scheme of things, isn’t an abdication of adulthood, but an investment in a life worth living.

— DJ Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

Prevent and manage high blood pressure, particularly in midlife.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of midlife

Noun

At middle age, the idea of keeping up with a group of teens at Six Flags during the heat of summer hit with the kind of anxiety typically reserved for the first drop of a roller coaster.

— Jon Waterhouse, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
People tend to think of middle age as a time when life is set—your job, your relationships, everything is pretty stable.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of middle age

Noun

This summer has been challenging, yet Newcastle are adamant that their 85 per cent majority owner, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is determined to spend up to the maximum within the rules moving forward.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
While the majority of classicists are embracing the spectacle of Nolan’s blockbuster, opinions start to diverge when discussing his adaptation of Homer’s language for the screenplay.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Vines are nearly covered with blooms in spring and continue to flower all summer long and into autumn.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Regardless, Bass easily found her way onto this autumn’s mayoral ballot and remains on course for reelection later this year.

— John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

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