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
Noun
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Consider requesting professional development budgets for AI training, conference attendance or certification programs.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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This includes professional development courses, online certifications, or graduate programs.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Levi’s direct-to-consumer continues to be an area of growth and opportunity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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In 2017, the airport published its area growth and development plan that included the creation of a logistics hub south of the facility.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Pruning those floppy stems back to the lower set of leaves around the base of the plant after the initial flowering period should prompt yarrow to produce stronger regrowth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2025
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The evolution and strength of these storms, however, depend on what happens with the storms overnight Monday and early Tuesday morning, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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