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Recent Examples of ripeness
Determining ripeness requires practice.
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Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
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In response to these challenges, the company encourages a shift in perspective that supports greater operational maturity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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From poise and football maturity, Moore plays beyond his years (see his 2025 Penn State tape).—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Childhood has never been easy, but these days the on-ramp to adulthood seems somehow shorter and more perilous.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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But the science is moving in a direction that midlife adults watching their family history will want to follow.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The film stars renegade country singer Elizabeth Cook as a fictionalized version of herself, portraying an artist navigating midlife while contending with an industry that has never fully embraced her.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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For many young people, homebuying now seems an intangible fantasy reserved for middle age.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And this year, the Atlanta Film Festival veers into middle age with 50 years under its belt.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 2010, when Orbán was elected with a large majority, people were excited for the change of regime.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Free buses as the mayor wants, does nothing for the large majority of New Yorkers who ride the trains.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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An autumn El Niño appears to elevate the risk of large fires in the eastern and northern Rocky Mountains in the spring.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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