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as in matured
fully grown or developed
I like pears when they're still hard, before they're mature
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as in due
having reached the date at which payment is required
mature bonds
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as in pornographic
dealing in or with explicitly sexual material
a mature talk show that is available only on pay-cable
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as in to grow
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of mature
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
All that science comes with a silky feel that’s made this smoothing and firming serum a consistent favorite among Allure editors and dermatologists, who tend to recommend it for mature skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests vitamin D could affect how eggs develop and mature, perhaps thanks to its antioxidant abilities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Full-time groundskeepers The property sits in the middle of a mature tree canopy.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
All that science comes with a silky feel that’s made this smoothing and firming serum a consistent favorite among Allure editors and dermatologists, who tend to recommend it for mature skin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
It should be noted that heirloom and hybrid varieties usually take longer to mature (70-75 days).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Some research suggests vitamin D could affect how eggs develop and mature, perhaps thanks to its antioxidant abilities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mature
Adjective
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Terms of the agreement set out a payment schedule, the last due by Oct. 1, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Provide clear context for why the project matters, who's responsible for what and when things are due.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Why 'Shrinking' Is a Parents-Only Watch The themes, relationships, and conversations in this show are primarily adult in nature.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The next decades will witness, for the first time, the full impact of one-child families on adult Chinese society.—
Henry A. Kissinger,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
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This tree definitely has a flair for the dramatic, performing well throughout the South, displaying flowers up to 1 foot wide, growing as tall as 80 feet (depending on selection), featuring glossy evergreen foliage, and exuding a captivating scent that draws your attention.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Under California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, people 21 and older can legally grow, possess and use cannabis for recreational use.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Unity Biotechnology is a leading example, but the space is still early and ripe for newcomers.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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That means the weather was ripe for fire, and wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour quickly whipped the fire toward inhabited areas.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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All the cuts, Hazelton says, may slow or end the progress that's been made in developing weather and climate models.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mature. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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