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Recent Examples of ripeness
Machine learning researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently designed an artificial intelligence program that visually assesses avocado quality and ripeness.
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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
Bell pepper color changes depending on its ripeness.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 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
Most farming has become mechanized, but melons are typically harvested by hand to assess ripeness.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Bell pepper color changes depending on its ripeness.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 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
Most farming has become mechanized, but melons are typically harvested by hand to assess ripeness.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
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Most zucchini are harvested before reaching full maturity – usually at between 6 and 10 inches long – so their skins remain tender and their seeds small.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Playing with composure and maturity that astounded his most veteran teammates, Anthony cemented himself as Boston’s leadoff man and put their AL East rivals on notice.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Harrison hopes to shine a light on the insecurities women carry from their teenage years into adulthood, and how being around people from their past can bring back old wounds and insecurities.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Licensed psychotherapist Lucas Saiter agreed that a decline in crushes is common in adulthood.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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For women in midlife, the combination of Pilates and strength training can be incredibly powerful.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
17 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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Acetylcholine levels typically begin a gradual decline around middle age.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though still watchable well into middle age, DiCaprio is no longer, on his own, an excuse to visit the cinema.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Paz’s party does not hold a majority in the country’s legislature, which will force him to forge alliances to govern effectively.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Denver has gone completely cold for the majority of their last 12 quarters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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With VanVleet, who tore his ACL this autumn, done for the season, the Rockets are experimenting.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Britain’s queen consort favored a midi dress with an emerald tone and contrasting fabric for the autumn day services at Westminster Abbey.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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