ripeness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
  • Thompson believes the magic lies in the dramatic difference in physical appearance and maturity levels between campers and counselors, but the relatively small gap in their ages.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 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
  • Since Weltman’s arrival, Orlando has traded majority of their second picks, but only to push them back to future years or for cash considerations.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
  • The majority said the law's burden on adults is incidental because adults have no First Amendment right to avoid age verification.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The preliminary phase of construction includes substantial soil treatment and complex ground preparation at the north portal, where construction of the launch structure for the tunnel boring machine (TBM) is intended to begin in autumn 2026.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • In a musical landscape where visibility was everything, Drake, with his head bowed, his voice soft as autumn dusk, moved in the opposite direction.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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