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
The maturation of Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of the more intriguing plotlines of the 2024 Chicago Cubs.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The brand’s newest such release is a tasty 9 year rye that showcases whiskey during a transformative (and plenty flavorful) phase of maturation.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The brand’s newest such release is a tasty 9 year rye that showcases whiskey during a transformative (and plenty flavorful) phase of maturation.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Less milk means fewer essential calories and nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, potentially hindering their growth and development.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a warming world, receding snowpack is expected to slow maple growth and cause root damage.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the most significant source of that growth was new data centers, but other factors contributed, too.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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That stunts growth and cuts off buds that would otherwise produce the beautiful full flowering displays of natural azalea.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The success of the Ghibli meme marks a new chapter in the evolution of A.I. mimicry.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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