as in maturity
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ripeness
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 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
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchi’s Charlotte, North Carolina, location, notes that peas are frozen at peak ripeness, which preserves both sweetness and nutrients.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
After the duo appeared in two preliminary teasers, the final ad in the campaign features Stiller and Boone singing about banana ripeness in a faux-'80s broadcast, and will air during a commercial break at the Super Bowl.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 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
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchi’s Charlotte, North Carolina, location, notes that peas are frozen at peak ripeness, which preserves both sweetness and nutrients.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
After the duo appeared in two preliminary teasers, the final ad in the campaign features Stiller and Boone singing about banana ripeness in a faux-'80s broadcast, and will air during a commercial break at the Super Bowl.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
-
This transit teaches maturity through action.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Bertman’s judgment of me as a 13-year-old was typical of a maturity well beyond of his years and served him well his entire life.—
George Solomon,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
In Silky Smooth, Liao explores the chaotic stages of adulthood, scheduling fun plans with tired friends, the unfair treatment of single people, being attracted to silly men, and the fear of being a role model to her pretend children.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The third season of Euphoria, which premiered on HBO Max on April 12, features a five-year time jump, taking the characters from adolescence into young adulthood.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Advances in women’s health, from at-home diagnostics to midlife care solutions, will help close the gender research gap and unlock a massive economic opportunity.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
-
But the study didn’t find a link between midlife vitamin D levels and later amyloid buildup.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Many Americans think of it as late middle age.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Peet and Shear developed a strong creative chemistry, with her input shaping the script’s exploration of vulnerability, middle age and the complexities of Brooklyn life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The majority of the 200+ cast and crew hails from Costa Rica, with several contributors coming from other parts of Latin America.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
-
But a visit the rest of the year is equally worthwhile, especially when activities like stargazing at the Maria Mitchell Observatory hit their stride in autumn and winter.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
