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ripeness

noun

Definition of ripenessnext
as in maturity

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Recent Examples of ripeness Individual responses can vary based on factors like metabolism, overall diet, portion size, and even the ripeness of the fruit. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 3 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
  1. maturity
  2. adulthood
  3. midlife
  4. middle age
  5. majority
  6. autumn
Noun
  • That ability to mobilize private investment alongside public investment is a strong sign of confidence in Spanish audiovisual production and the sector’s industrial maturity.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • T-bills T-bills, securities with a maturity of one year or less, react to the Fed's rate moves, Gunster pointed out.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of maturity
Noun
  • That adulthood, unfortunately, must be spent inside a tank like this one.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As tensions rise and boundaries begin to blur, their grandmother’s frail presence takes on an increasingly disturbing quality, turning a once-idyllic summer into a haunting passage into adulthood.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of adulthood
Noun
  • The obvious question is whether this just midlife, dressed up in generational branding.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Guidelines generally recommend getting DEXA scans starting at age 65, but midlife women benefit from getting them earlier.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of midlife
Noun
  • Even people who carry the APOE4 gene, which increases the risk of later-in-life Alzheimer’s, still benefited from a healthier middle age.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of middle age
Noun
  • And like him, the vast majority of those arrested during the blitz had no criminal record.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • If human language started with gestures, then why are the vast majority of languages today spoken?
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of majority
Noun
  • As the leaves start to don their sienna coats and the mercury drops into the comfortable-sweater- weather range, autumn's many joys come to the fore.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Dubai’s exhibition industry is heading into its busiest stretch ever, with more than 100 shows packed into the final four months of the year after the war pushed the spring calendar into autumn.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of autumn

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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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