RIPENESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ripeness

noun

Definition of ripeness

as in maturity

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Recent Examples of ripeness For example, cameras assess crop ripeness and detect infestations early, allowing pesticides to be applied only to plants that need treatment. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Individual responses can vary based on factors like metabolism, overall diet, portion size, and even the ripeness of the fruit. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 3 Sep. 2026 Both are harvested at peak ripeness, unlike many grocery store tomatoes that are picked green to extend their shelf life. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Because of this swath of wine country receives long hours of sunlight that contribute to the ripeness and the bold fruit flavors of the grapes grown here. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The filling is made with whole cherries picked at peak ripeness, along with sugar and a hint of lemon to create a sweet-tart flavor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 Know the Right Color for the Variety Color is an indicator of ripeness and flavor, but the shade is important. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Dave Moulton of Burrell School Vineyards says pinot noir is rapidly accelerating toward ripeness. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Frozen fruit is often just as nutritious as fresh and may retain more vitamins because it’s frozen at peak ripeness. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Aries March 21 – April 19 Partnership asks for a little more maturity today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Oct. 2026
After all, the oysters on the coast of the Discovery Islands that are featured in the film take years to reach maturity, but all around them, the pace of environmental change is accelerating.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

Testing took years, and during that time Kurin reached out to families descended from Jefferson and from Hemings, who had four children who lived to adulthood.

— Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Lawrence sympathized with the glum feelings of early adulthood and urged the students not to succumb to despair.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

Persimmon contains tannins thought to help neutralize odor-causing compounds on the skin, and the ingredient story (natural, plant-derived, targeted at a specific compound) fits what midlife shoppers are already buying.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
The Better Menopause notes that excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, is among the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause that can surface in midlife.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of midlife

Noun

Presbyopia — the gradual loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects — commonly develops in middle age and often leads to the need for reading glasses.

— Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In fact, Keri Russell has even revealed that Amanda Foreman, who played her roommate Meghan, has a pitch for where your characters would be in middle age.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of middle age

Noun

In June, venture capital and private equity firm HSG completed its investment in Golden Goose, becoming its majority shareholder.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Even though the vast majority of prescriptions are written for generic drugs, drug spending is surging faster than any other category — and drugs have been eating more of the employer’s premium for multiple years now.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

With the onset of the autumn agricultural harvest and winter heating seasons, domestic distillate inventories, including diesel, continue to trend downward.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
For students, alumni and fans, there's nothing like college football on an autumn afternoon.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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