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Recent Examples of ripeness
Rather than focusing too much on color, Woodson suggests using weight, shape, and texture as more reliable guides of ripeness.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Roast until caramelized on bottom and tender, about 35 to 45 minutes (roasting times will vary depending on ripeness and size of pears).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Machine learning researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently designed an artificial intelligence program that visually assesses avocado quality and ripeness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, this requires an incredible sense of equilibrium in the vineyard, including pinpointing when the grapes have reached full ripeness while still retaining a very high level of acidity, leaving a very small window for picking.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Medium-bodied, with excellent ripeness, nicely balanced tannins and an round, clean finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Roast until caramelized on bottom and tender, about 35 to 45 minutes (roasting times will vary depending on ripeness and size of pears).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Machine learning researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently designed an artificial intelligence program that visually assesses avocado quality and ripeness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Of course, this requires an incredible sense of equilibrium in the vineyard, including pinpointing when the grapes have reached full ripeness while still retaining a very high level of acidity, leaving a very small window for picking.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Medium-bodied, with excellent ripeness, nicely balanced tannins and an round, clean finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
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Readiness depends more on your child’s maturity and responsibility than on their age.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
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Several online questioned the motivation and maturity of those selected for this season, as well as whether their backgrounds (and their dating histories) were actually vetted.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These individuals, who began using marijuana in their late teens or early adulthood, did not seek out mental health care as frequently but had higher odds of seeking physical medical attention than individuals who didn't use marijuana at all, the study outlines.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the volume was a revelation, not only because of its aroma of exciting adulthood but because its aesthetic principles had previously lain beyond my grasp.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Navigating body image changes in midlife is already challenging; perimenopause and menopause can reshape how women feel in their own skin.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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The sturdy wood vessel lined with a silky white interior originated as a traditional mortuary viewing casket before a midlife career change took it to the stage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, in his late-middle age, a much more flexible Linklater is ruminating on other notorious artists.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The heedless afternoons of childhood meet the fatherless afternoons of late middle age, and the bereaved son is in danger of being buried in them.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In this case, the majority of the court reached for an issue no one presented, setting aside the normal procedure of dealing only with the facts and questions presented by the litigants, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because the majority of the victims were Italian and Sicilian grocers, Davis believed they could have been targeted for their success.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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My favorite hack is layering my outfits with stylish autumn jackets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The signature bowl, which includes Rancho Gordo heirloom beans, poblano peppers, burrata, Parmesan, oregano and sourdough bread in its autumn iteration, is now $17 instead of its original $21.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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