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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Its short-term Treasury ladder ETF focuses on securities maturing between one to three years, its intermediate-term fund aims for exposure on securities maturing between three and 10 years and its long-term ETF targets those maturing in 10 to 30 years.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
So women and girls, and certainly women that are maturing, have to tune out some of the merchandising lies that are out there.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Or are the shifts a sign that the whisky market is maturing.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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These medications mimic the hormones in your body involved in egg development, but at a much higher level, so all of your eligible eggs that month have a shot at maturing.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Its short-term Treasury ladder ETF focuses on securities maturing between one to three years, its intermediate-term fund aims for exposure on securities maturing between three and 10 years and its long-term ETF targets those maturing in 10 to 30 years.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
So women and girls, and certainly women that are maturing, have to tune out some of the merchandising lies that are out there.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Or are the shifts a sign that the whisky market is maturing.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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The next step in her maturation could be an ability to finish fights.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That level of artistic maturation after already debuting with such a keen eye and ear is what made – and continues to make – Rihanna such an outstanding and alluring pop star.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Things can take a turn on the fifth or sixth day of your injection protocol, once a bunch of follicles are growing.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rise of the wet martini is closely linked to the growing interest in mindful drinking.Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Among advances that were supported by NIH money are a medication for opioid addiction, a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, many new cancer drugs and the speedy development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Studies have shown the positive effect that strength training can have on healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower likelihood of fractures.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The habits and mindsets that brought you success at one stage of your career might hold you back from progressing to the next level.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, Walker envisions AAW progressing with time, with an emphasis on expansive programming, innovative exhibitions, and more educational content.Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Regular repotting promotes flowering and strong growth while supporting a decades-long life—some Christmas cactuses are passed down through generations!Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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About a three-hour drive southeast from L.A., thousands flock each year to California’s largest state park to see its cacti flowering and its fields filled with other native blooms.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Arizona Republic documented the growth of farming towns into a massive metro area.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since Swift began dating Kelce, the league saw explosive growth in fandom among women, who are engaging with the NFL and its content like never before.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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