as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Zoe Soon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Niche conversations about natural wines seem to be maturing into a more tangible focus on sustainability, healthier soils and reduced chemical inputs.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
This is particularly handy towards the end of the season when Brussels sprout plants are still maturing, and the cool autumn winds start blowing.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The 23-year-old’s third studio album, released this month, ushers in perhaps the most exciting phase of her career yet, one where both her style and sound are maturing in tandem.
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
This adaptable, low-maintenance deciduous shrub for USDA Zones 4-8 is half the size of old varieties, maturing to just 6 feet tall and wide.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Everything happens for a reason, to keep getting better as a person, maturing, growing up.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Mobile commerce was still maturing.
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Phil Lodico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Prime’s strategy, which isn’t particularly new, nonetheless meets a moment when the streaming business across Asia is maturing, pushing players of every size toward bundling and aggregation rather than the head-to-head fight for subscribers that characterized the first phase of the streaming wars.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
What is next on his roadmap, healthcare access, small business tax treatment, AI and likeness rights, sounds less like a creator economy wish list and more like the agenda of any maturing labor force finally organizing around its actual needs.
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Zoe Soon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Niche conversations about natural wines seem to be maturing into a more tangible focus on sustainability, healthier soils and reduced chemical inputs.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
This is particularly handy towards the end of the season when Brussels sprout plants are still maturing, and the cool autumn winds start blowing.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The 23-year-old’s third studio album, released this month, ushers in perhaps the most exciting phase of her career yet, one where both her style and sound are maturing in tandem.
—
Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
This adaptable, low-maintenance deciduous shrub for USDA Zones 4-8 is half the size of old varieties, maturing to just 6 feet tall and wide.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Everything happens for a reason, to keep getting better as a person, maturing, growing up.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Mobile commerce was still maturing.
—
Phil Lodico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Prime’s strategy, which isn’t particularly new, nonetheless meets a moment when the streaming business across Asia is maturing, pushing players of every size toward bundling and aggregation rather than the head-to-head fight for subscribers that characterized the first phase of the streaming wars.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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How about a whiskey that goes way beyond that and gets a secondary maturation in a total of six different barrels?
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According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category.
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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After nine years playing in the majors, Hoffman took up coaching in the Dodgers’ minor league farm system, splitting time between managing and coordinating field instruction for player development.
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Georgia leads the nation in data center development, and the surge in construction of such power-hungry computing campuses has put pressure on utilities to supply enough electrons to power them.
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With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
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Plenty of plants need a reprieve from summer afternoon heat and humidity but still require a certain number of hours of full sun for healthy growth and flowering.
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Hang orchids from trees and feed every other week for best growth and flowering.
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Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Deadly trend continues The apparent attack in Aomori marks the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population.
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Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.
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Now, Mattel reports five quarters of consecutive sales growth for American Girl, even as Barbie and Polly Pocket sales slow.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The drama will track Nibedita’s evolution from a young Irish educator into a champion of India’s cultural and spiritual awakening, set during a period of sweeping change in the country.
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