as in development
the process of becoming mature
a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks
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Recent Examples of maturation
This is one of the oldest whiskeys in the series to date, following the summer 2023 release (four years old) and the summer 2024 release (five years old), and that additional year has really made this bourbon hit the sweet spot of maturation.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
This is the same political culture that perforated Hogg’s own political maturation — one where the stringent structures of establishment politics’ demands of loyalty ring hollow and moral idealism is a necessity.
—Maximo Bratter, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
But there were negligible to small associations with the other developmental outcomes including social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical maturation.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
One Life focuses on times of change and maturation.
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
This is the same political culture that perforated Hogg’s own political maturation — one where the stringent structures of establishment politics’ demands of loyalty ring hollow and moral idealism is a necessity.
—Maximo Bratter, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
But there were negligible to small associations with the other developmental outcomes including social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical maturation.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
One Life focuses on times of change and maturation.
—Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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The baby gear industry is reliant on global distribution and manufacturing, explains Siobhan Adcock, director of baby content development at Consumer Reports.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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What Other Countries Are Doing Several countries have developed or reformed H-1B-style immigration programs to attract high-skilled foreign talent, particularly in STEM fields, amid global competition for innovation and workforce growth.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Tie the stems loosely so their bindings don’t constrict plant movement or growth, and add extra ties if needed to make your plants extra secure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Grow sweet peas in full sun with rich, well-draining soil and deadhead often to promote continuous flowering.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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For optimum flowering, all geraniums should receive at least 6 hours of direct sun each day.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Her interests extend to topics such as human evolution, psychology, and quirky animal stories.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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The tome traces the evolution of the Cup, from the initial race off the coast of England in 1851 to the latest 37th defender-versus-challenger contest held in October 2024.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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