RIPENESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ripeness

noun

Definition of ripeness

as in maturity

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Recent Examples of ripeness The ripeness of the material was, for him, in its depiction of morality. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 For example, cameras assess crop ripeness and detect infestations early, allowing pesticides to be applied only to plants that need treatment. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Individual responses can vary based on factors like metabolism, overall diet, portion size, and even the ripeness of the fruit. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 3 Sep. 2026 Both are harvested at peak ripeness, unlike many grocery store tomatoes that are picked green to extend their shelf life. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Because of this swath of wine country receives long hours of sunlight that contribute to the ripeness and the bold fruit flavors of the grapes grown here. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The filling is made with whole cherries picked at peak ripeness, along with sugar and a hint of lemon to create a sweet-tart flavor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 Know the Right Color for the Variety Color is an indicator of ripeness and flavor, but the shade is important. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Dave Moulton of Burrell School Vineyards says pinot noir is rapidly accelerating toward ripeness. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness

Noun

What sold Palari on the project was the maturity of Darmawan’s take on womanhood and motherhood.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026
An organization without a red team program in place today is not just behind on a testing maturity curve.

— Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

Depending on the hospital, pediatric units — which are separate from neonatal intensive care units — can serve patients ranging from a few weeks old to well into their teens or early adulthood.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
And even the Radcliffes and Barrymores hardly seem to emerge into adulthood unscathed.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

Chen advises women in midlife to aim for 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium and 600 to 800 IU of vitamin D daily, ideally from food, with high doses of vitamin D advised for those with low levels.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026
Now a married woman in midlife, Livia is shaken by a phone call from the long-absent Sigurd.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of midlife

Noun

From ‘middle ages’ to ‘renaissance’ Regulation is far from the only barrier to greater AI uptake in Europe.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
But middle age looks good on Johnson, and his commitment to the hits delivered a wave of feel-good moments throughout the quasi-beach party.

— Darah Head, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of middle age

Noun

Among the other vessels that Italy is paying to keep is the Lady M, a sleek 210-foot superyacht owned by Alexei Mordashov, a Putin associate and majority shareholder in Severstal, Russia’s largest steel and mining company.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Even under mayoral control in New York City, the city is largely responsible for the public schools’ budget and the mayor appoints not only the chancellor and a majority of school board members but also subordinate superintendents and staff.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Beer says that the main transmission route of viruses of the Simbu serogroup are biting midges, which can rapidly spread infections, especially in the summer and autumn.

— Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
Taylor Swift is often at her best in autumn shades, and her signature combination of boots, mini skirt and a turtleneck has always struck me as the wardrobe of someone with a soft spot for pumpkin spice season.

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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