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
Sagamore Small Batch spells the end for Penny’s Proof, an annual small-batch release from the distillery showcasing the gradual maturation of its all-Maryland whiskey.
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Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
The next step in her maturation could be an ability to finish fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That level of artistic maturation after already debuting with such a keen eye and ear is what made – and continues to make – Rihanna such an outstanding and alluring pop star.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The sudden turn toward dry weather has promoted a rapid pace of summer crop maturation and harvesting, according to a statement provided to ABC News by the USDA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
The next step in her maturation could be an ability to finish fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That level of artistic maturation after already debuting with such a keen eye and ear is what made – and continues to make – Rihanna such an outstanding and alluring pop star.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The sudden turn toward dry weather has promoted a rapid pace of summer crop maturation and harvesting, according to a statement provided to ABC News by the USDA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for maturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Sarah Bremner is launching the production banner after having most recently served as president of Ava DuVernay’s Array Filmworks and earlier spending five years at Netflix’s film division leading development on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, The Two Popes, Rebecca and more titles.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with recent developments.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Industrial production growth stayed broadly flat at 5.4% compared with 5.3% in October.Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Population and economic growth are driving long-term expansion plans at XNA, which opened in 1998.Alex Golden, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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The most important thing to know is that these shrubs benefit from annual pruning to keep them neat and to promote better flowering.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
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The ongoing evolution of more innovative features and functionality, such as Ethereum’s smart contracts, will likely add to this.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In The Language Puzzle, archeologist Steven Mithen draws on the latest research from linguistics, anthropology, psychology and genetics to guide the reader through some 1.6 million years of hominin evolution.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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