RIPENESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ripeness

noun

Definition of ripeness

as in maturity

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Recent Examples of ripeness 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 There are many reasons why fruits like cherries require harvesting at the first sign of ripeness. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Frozen fruit is often just as nutritious as fresh and may retain more vitamins because it’s frozen at peak ripeness. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 While the visual presentation mirrored Chelsea in bloom, the flavor profiles carried the experience with classic rose and pistachio pairings and strawberries at their peak ripeness. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Noun

Over time, however, the construct of critical thinking has expanded to encompass personal development, emotional reflection, and dispositional traits such as inquisitiveness, self-confidence, and maturity.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Her coach at the academy, Daniel Gomez, told me that he was immediately struck by the maturity of her game.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

But Japan’s experience suggests what can happen when a bunch of young people who did everything right to prepare for adulthood find the fruits of adulthood deferred, en masse.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
In what many compared to Friends, the series charted the group’s personal and professional lives as each of them attempted to figure out adulthood.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

This is key for women in midlife because resistance training, or pushing against something, builds and preserves strong bones and muscles.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
The brain may undergo a notable shift at midlife, as new research suggests that its protective immune cells begin to decline and are increasingly replaced by inflammatory cells at around age 50.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of midlife

Noun

High blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, abdominal fat and impaired glucose regulation don’t suddenly materialize in middle age.

— Paul McClure August 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026
Visualizing Middle-Age Malaise Whitaker’s approach to middle age appears throughout the series.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of middle age

Noun

The majority of the patch’s family-friendly activities are open during the festival, save for its corn maze.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Yet the company excluded the majority of those harms from its public reports, designing its metrics so that many of the worst encounters were never captured.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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