ripeness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
Noun
  • Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
  • Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • In fact, those who were aging fastest in midlife were 18% more likely to develop a chronic disease within just years, compared to individuals who had average aging scores.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2025
  • Researchers followed 105,000 participants between the ages of 39 and 69 over the course of 30 years to determine how their diets in midlife impacted their overall wellness.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 July 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
  • Trump said his second invite came as an attempt to establish peace in Gaza, where a majority of the fighting has transpired.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 July 2025
  • There, the majority named Turkey, reflecting a bilateral relationship that has been marked by historical territorial and cultural tensions.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 July 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
  • Today, visitors flock here in droves every autumn to pick apples and pumpkins, shop for antiques, and take in those small-town fall vibes.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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