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 double maturation enhances both the sweetness and depth of its character.
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Emily Price, Forbes, 1 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
This one is the latest edition in the Blood Oath series from Lux Row Distillers, which varies every year as far as makeup of the blend and secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes, 1 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
This one is the latest edition in the Blood Oath series from Lux Row Distillers, which varies every year as far as makeup of the blend and secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
Noun
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shave in the Direction of the Growth Experts recommend shaving in the direction of hair growth, not in the opposite direction.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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The horticultural importance of vernalization – cold exposure to induce flowering or other physiological processes – is not restricted to deciduous fruit trees.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Spring flowering trees and shrubs such as lilacs and crabapples form their flower buds in late summer or fall before the plants go dormant for the winter.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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