1
as in adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed
people are legally considered to have reached maturity at the age of 18 in the United States
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2
as in age
the state of being an old person
special senior citizen discounts are one advantage of maturity
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Recent Examples of maturity
The eggs grow to maturity and then leave the mussels.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
This investment strategy involves purchasing a range of shorter-term Treasuries with staggered maturity dates, providing a steady income stream while managing interest rate risk, Caswell said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
There are simply too many variables to consider, including the genetic influence of does on their male offspring and the role that maturity plays in antler growth.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Riley was asked about Lane’s maturity this year and gave an interesting, in-depth response.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
This investment strategy involves purchasing a range of shorter-term Treasuries with staggered maturity dates, providing a steady income stream while managing interest rate risk, Caswell said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
There are simply too many variables to consider, including the genetic influence of does on their male offspring and the role that maturity plays in antler growth.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Riley was asked about Lane’s maturity this year and gave an interesting, in-depth response.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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The age of your oldest account, newest account, and the average age of all your accounts will play into your score.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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In an age where companies fight for attention, those delivering relevant, intuitive experiences rise above the noise: Streaming services use real-time viewing data to recommend shows, boosting retention.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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