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
That speaks to the growth of an identity, the maturation of a young team, and a level of trust between coach and players that is rare and special.
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
And Murphy’s four-year, $112 million extension last summer already looked amazing before some of the maturation he’s displayed in his offensive game this season.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
This month finds Dobel, which is owned by the Beckmann family (who also controls Jose Cuervo) trying out some new and very unusual types of maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
And Murphy’s four-year, $112 million extension last summer already looked amazing before some of the maturation he’s displayed in his offensive game this season.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
This month finds Dobel, which is owned by the Beckmann family (who also controls Jose Cuervo) trying out some new and very unusual types of maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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China’s efforts to build tech self-reliance and U.S. restrictions have supported the development of a homegrown ecosystem.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Because the city of Buckeye does not have a designation of assured water supply, the North Star Ranch development will have to find its own source of water.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Serbia’s authoritarian leader should be riding high, lifted by economic growth that is four times the European average, falling unemployment and steadily rising wages.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Water sparingly until the plant begins active growth, then resume regular watering and start fertilizing.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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In fact, too much of certain nutrients can lead to poor flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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Although fertilization is less critical than sufficient light for good growth and flowering, these plants still benefit from an occasional nutrient supplement.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
Corey Koffler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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