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
Further, early brain maturation among girls exposed to high levels of stress may contribute to early puberty, which is found among girls with PTSD.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
What nobody participating in this experiment knew was that the coins’ maturation followed one of two patterns.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Each bottle comes from barrels aged in Old Forester’s Warehouse I, resulting in a flavor profile distinct to the warehouse’s unique maturation environment.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
These Texas whiskeys showcase diverse styles and rich flavors, embodying the unique character of Texas distilling and maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
What nobody participating in this experiment knew was that the coins’ maturation followed one of two patterns.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Each bottle comes from barrels aged in Old Forester’s Warehouse I, resulting in a flavor profile distinct to the warehouse’s unique maturation environment.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
These Texas whiskeys showcase diverse styles and rich flavors, embodying the unique character of Texas distilling and maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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But during its development by IDEC Pharmaceuticals (now Biogen), the NCI also funded the crucial clinical trials that were needed to obtain FDA approval.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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With Robinson’s time coming sooner than expected, the Dolphins took an all-in approach towards his development.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Its preliminary results for 2024 point toward sales of $693 million, reflecting a 30% y-o-y growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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An inadequate water supply during flowering can decrease production.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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The leafless, hollow flowering stems are usually the first thing to emerge from the bulb, followed by the foliage.—
Janet Carson,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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This outflow of matter is a product of the star's evolution.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The consumption of animal foods such as meat is considered to be a crucial turning point in human evolution, that archaeologists link to the growth of the brain and the ability of pre-humans to make and use tools.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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