ripeness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
  • His elite skating ability translates on both ends of the ice, and his maturity, despite being on the younger side of this draft class, is clear.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • James made a name for himself as a versatile, team-first player who brings leadership and maturity on the floor, and a strong sense of purpose.
    Shane Connuck June 26, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • But about 60% of women with an eating disorder in midlife have had a previous one that was perhaps less severe, but reemerged during perimenopause.
    Time, Time, 26 June 2025
  • While protein is important for muscle growth and repair, fiber is a must-have for digestive health, gut microbiome balance and overall well-being—all of which is especially crucial in midlife.
    Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • That curve has long shown younger people with high happiness levels, which decline into middle age.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
  • This was the Burnett that gained a kind of cult fame, the filmmaker in middle age, treading purgatory.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • President Trump’s approval rating is underwater and a majority of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, according to a new poll released Friday.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 27 June 2025
  • Where are the majority of U.S. hot car deaths Texas leads the nation with 160 hot car deaths, according to KidsandCarSafety.org.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Flowers are followed by blue-black berries in autumn when the leaves turn a clear yellow.
    Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
  • If brighter colors just aren’t your thing, these hues (which are usually associated with autumn) will make warm-weather dressing so much easier.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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