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Recent Examples of ripeness
Despite the season’s shaky start, including an April frost that caused some producers to lose up to 20 percent of their fruit, 2021 offered a hot dry summer that allowed for full ripeness and potent concentration.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Determining ripeness requires practice.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Determining ripeness requires practice.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
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Physically striking, technically excellent and with a maturity beyond his years, Jaydee Canvot instantly caught the eye.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The series follows a group of friends in their 20s who are navigating adulthood, including some regulars whom Real Housewives fans will recognize.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Diagnosed by an esoteric rabbi as possessed by his father’s dybbuk, Bernardo must exorcise the spirit and face adulthood.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Watts has urged women to make annual eye exams part of midlife care.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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For many young people, homebuying now seems an intangible fantasy reserved for middle age.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And this year, the Atlanta Film Festival veers into middle age with 50 years under its belt.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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After last week's redistricting push by Tennessee Republicans, the thoroughfare now serves as a boundary line that fractures the majority-Black city's residents into three congressional seats that are likely to be held by Republicans.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The majority Democrats passed bills intended to curb the federal government’s impacts on the state.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Featuring a slim silhouette, swallowtail toe and heel-wrapping outsole, the sneaker was made in the heart of Montebelluna’s footwear district in Italy and was first introduced in the autumn/winter 2026 lookbook.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The autumn will feature a unique celebration featuring top high school athletes from across the country, pairing students with mentors from various industries to inspire their skills and competition.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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