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Recent Examples of ripeness
The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchi’s Charlotte, North Carolina, location, notes that peas are frozen at peak ripeness, which preserves both sweetness and nutrients.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Bananas raise blood sugar, but the amount depends on size and ripeness.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchi’s Charlotte, North Carolina, location, notes that peas are frozen at peak ripeness, which preserves both sweetness and nutrients.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripeness
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In response to these challenges, the company encourages a shift in perspective that supports greater operational maturity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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From poise and football maturity, Moore plays beyond his years (see his 2025 Penn State tape).—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Childhood memories tend to stick into adulthood.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bullied at school, meek Niall (played by Mitchell Robertson in his youth and Jamie Bell in adulthood) lost his father as a young boy.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While bone density is built within the first few decades of your life, your skeletal system still requires care and close consideration well into midlife and beyond.—
Holly Carter,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The hormonal changes midlife women have to contend with thanks to perimenopause and menopause can also make allergies tougher to control, which in turn can harm sleep.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
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For many young people, homebuying now seems an intangible fantasy reserved for middle age.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And this year, the Atlanta Film Festival veers into middle age with 50 years under its belt.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Still, the majority of analysts have a hold rating.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Democrats currently hold only one seat, a district centered in Memphis, which is majority Black.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Arsenal went on a brilliant run in the autumn, winning 10 games in a row while City were drifting.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The seasonal setting also encourages repeat visits, as sculptures appear against spring blooms, summer foliage, and finally the rich colors of autumn.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ripeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripeness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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