as in development
the process of becoming mature
a flower's maturation from bud to full bloom can take weeks
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This largely comes from the maturation of sports as a business, as Portland Trail Blazers’ general counsel Zandria Conyers pointed out.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
These demos are a necessary part of the technology maturation process.
—Mike Bushong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The materials for Barney’s recent work represent the artist’s own maturation.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
His evolution reflects the maturation of a show that has evolved beyond banking stereotypes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2024
These demos are a necessary part of the technology maturation process.
—Mike Bushong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The materials for Barney’s recent work represent the artist’s own maturation.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
His evolution reflects the maturation of a show that has evolved beyond banking stereotypes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Maturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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