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Recent Examples of ripeness
If growing or picking English cucumbers, pick them at their height of ripeness because after they are picked, they are done ripening.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind.
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Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc destined for the Impression achieved superb phenolic ripeness, with the Cabernet Franc developing beautiful aromatic complexity without excessive herbal notes that can be a hallmark of the variety.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
According to the team, the technology could be particularly useful for fruits that do not show obvious visual signs of ripeness.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Ridge has also successfully experimented with chenin blanc and falanghina, one echoing the ripeness and generosity of the famed Vouvray of France and the other, the crisp acidity of apple and tangerine.
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Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind.
—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc destined for the Impression achieved superb phenolic ripeness, with the Cabernet Franc developing beautiful aromatic complexity without excessive herbal notes that can be a hallmark of the variety.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
According to the team, the technology could be particularly useful for fruits that do not show obvious visual signs of ripeness.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Ridge has also successfully experimented with chenin blanc and falanghina, one echoing the ripeness and generosity of the famed Vouvray of France and the other, the crisp acidity of apple and tangerine.
—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
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When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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Michelle Monaghan is making midlife look less like a slowdown and more like a second wind.
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Fitness Forties argues the workout fits the realities of midlife.
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People tend to think of middle age as a time when life is set—your job, your relationships, everything is pretty stable.
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Dance-music producers are notorious for mellowing in middle age.
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Miami-Dade and Palm Beach together account for the overwhelming majority of Florida’s survivor population.
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If a simple majority of the workers vote to unionize, the union is then certified.
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Every autumn, before this year's vintage officially becomes wine, Austrians begin drinking something that exists for only a brief moment in the winemaking process.
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In the Sierra — including Lake Tahoe — temps in the 30s will feel like a brief foray with autumn.
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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