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
These Texas whiskeys showcase diverse styles and rich flavors, embodying the unique character of Texas distilling and maturation.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That, according to Bhakta, was an expensive way of slowing down the maturation speed in a cooler climate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Emotional development and maturation continue right through the end of life.
—Jonathan Rauch, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Predictably, the old-age experience sold to them is not about maturation.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That, according to Bhakta, was an expensive way of slowing down the maturation speed in a cooler climate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Emotional development and maturation continue right through the end of life.
—Jonathan Rauch, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Predictably, the old-age experience sold to them is not about maturation.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturation
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The studio’s approach to development emphasizes transparency with both players and the people funding their games.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the new assessment, the two agencies, which officials did not identify, did not find evidence linking any specific episode to technology developed by Russia or another country but based their findings on understandings of foreign weapon development and capability.DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The index evaluates the economic performance of more than 400 metro areas in several different tiers through 13 metrics, such as job growth, wages, technology and housing affordability.Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chief’s ability to provide a space where members can share these experiences, gain support and exchange solutions underscores its value as a community that addresses professional growth and recognizes leadership's holistic nature.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The leafless, hollow flowering stems are usually the first thing to emerge from the bulb, followed by the foliage.Janet Carson, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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After flowering has finished, place the plant in a sunny spot and continue to water and feed it like any houseplant.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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That was the whole point of these evolutions of our cellular technologies: to remove that bandwidth limitation.Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
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Her research explores business models, their innovation, and evolution in new and established firms.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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