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
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.
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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
However implausible his character’s maturation may be, Howell conveys that growth well and retains dignity through the running joke in which Whitaker is regularly showered in bodily fluids.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Further, early brain maturation among girls exposed to high levels of stress may contribute to early puberty, which is found among girls with PTSD.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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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
However implausible his character’s maturation may be, Howell conveys that growth well and retains dignity through the running joke in which Whitaker is regularly showered in bodily fluids.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Further, early brain maturation among girls exposed to high levels of stress may contribute to early puberty, which is found among girls with PTSD.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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Vance's trip also comes after the White House announced Stargate — a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence development in the U.S. backed by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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In a significant development for the animation and digital content industry, Superprod Group and Watch Next Media have announced a groundbreaking strategic merger of their catalogs and digital channels.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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This could be the catalyst that propels the league into a new era of financial stability and growth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Think lush vines, romantic blooms, and fast-growing plants that fill in the garden quickly and that have a long flowering season.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Salt exposure may also dry out flower and leaf buds and interfere with flowering and fruiting the following season.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This year, the initiative carries even greater significance as two Black quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans—a historic moment in the sport’s evolution.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
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The album, released under Universal Music Latino and co-produced by the young singer-songwriter mostly with Julio Reyes Copello, represents a crucial moment in her artistic and emotional evolution, with a mature, authentic, and reflective proposal.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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