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matured

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verb

past tense of mature

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of matured
Adjective
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Diop questioned the suitability of the traditional private equity model for small African businesses, arguing that the industry’s typical five-year investment horizon often forces exits before companies have fully matured. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026 This Highland distillery has been making whisky for two centuries, and is well-known for its single malts, which are entirely matured in casks that have been seasoned with different kinds of sherry. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 As a result, Price matured much quicker than the other kids in the neighborhood while Butler persevered against cancer. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy. — Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026 Here, she’s matured as a well-rounded comedienne who can pull the stops for subtle approaches to laughs, and though the mugging is still evident, it’s only used for propitious moments. — Hank Grant, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Crown Royal, which is distilled and matured in Manitoba, Canada, is shipped in large containers to bottling facilities in the United States for sale on this side of the border, MarketWatch reported. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Over time, as the human side of the evolving machine-flesh dyad matured, WHEEP-3 shifted its attention to the silicon partner, offering trenchant critiques of the inadequacies of machine learning. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 However, the boom in generative AI, which has matured with ChatGPT and Claude, has now caused a huge surge in demand for GPUs. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the goal isn't to cleanse mature skin as aggressively as possible.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Today, the property remains framed by mature specimen plantings, a sweeping grassland meadow, walking paths, and the historic Piping Rock—a geological landmark tied to local Native American lore.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • According to witnesses and emergency dispatch audio, the parents, Nate Geminiano and Karollyn Zepeda, were caught in a backup while trying to get to the hospital when labor progressed faster than expected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Mahomes also went right, progressed through his reads and found Royals in the back of the end zone.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Even though outbreaks are not currently reported for mumps, rubella, pertussis or tetanus, the environment is ripe.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This is the moment for the Gulf states, the US, Israel, and their allies to take advantage of a ripe opportunity to act together.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Dome Fire grew by 283 acres Saturday night, according to wildfire authorities, and was 3,222 acres and 15% contained as of Monday morning.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Streaming grew the industry while fueling years of complaints about artist pay.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And stay tuned for more aged tequila from Dos Hombres, because an anejo expression is scheduled to arrive sometime in 2027 (no word if that will also be aged in Four Roses barrels), and perhaps an extra anejo could arrive sometime down the road.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Mushrooms is the latest Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission, named for the Australian philanthropist and businessman Neil Balnaves, who died in a boating accident near Tahiti in 2022, aged 77.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The series is being developed and produced by Tom Winchester for Pure Fiction Television, the indie backed by Slow Horses and Heartstopper outfit See-Saw Films and UK talent agency Hamilton Hodell.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Makeup Creation Studio has always developed color cosmetics for Chanel, and its direction has been spearheaded by others, too.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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