as in mature
fully grown or developed
a matured plant in full bloom
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as in progressed
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matured
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Again, Alex has matured through this relationship.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The shift is reflective of how AI use within business has matured from the experimental to the widespread, the organization wrote in a report.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Islanders do boast one excellent defensive option in Pelech, and Romanov has matured into a solid two-way D who can eat more than 20 minutes a night.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The researchers suggest the specimen is an adult that had not yet fully matured -- about 19 years old, based on its bone microstructure.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
As South Florida’s visual arts community has matured, so has global recognition of our artists.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Tuipulotu, in particular, has played so well and matured dramatically since the Chargers drafted him in the second round out of USC in 2023.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
DeFi has matured since its early days.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Whiskey is a spirit that is distilled from grain, and usually matured in a barrel for some length of time.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Again, Alex has matured through this relationship.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The shift is reflective of how AI use within business has matured from the experimental to the widespread, the organization wrote in a report.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The Islanders do boast one excellent defensive option in Pelech, and Romanov has matured into a solid two-way D who can eat more than 20 minutes a night.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The researchers suggest the specimen is an adult that had not yet fully matured -- about 19 years old, based on its bone microstructure.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
As South Florida’s visual arts community has matured, so has global recognition of our artists.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Tuipulotu, in particular, has played so well and matured dramatically since the Chargers drafted him in the second round out of USC in 2023.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
DeFi has matured since its early days.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
Adjective
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Although the West has humanoid robotics players such as Boston Dynamics and Tesla, China occupies the industry’s vanguard thanks to its huge market, a mature industrial base of chips, sensors, and batteries, as well as robust state support.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Speaking after practice Wednesday, Lyon had the mature and even-keeled approach this team is going to need in net.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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As time progressed, those methods were not ideal for timing modern transportation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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The disease progressed to Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sport is ripe for a field-specific circuit, which could tour a series of events around some of the most iconic locations.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fill the vase with beautiful crab apple branches full of ripe fruits and lush leaves, and place it on a small table near your front door.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the New River settlement grew in size, 18-year-old Ivy Julia Cromartie arrived from Lemon City to become the area’s first school teacher.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Over time, pears spread globally and grew in popularity.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, more recent data from Rent Cafe shows that 68 percent of Gen Z adults aged 18-24 now live with their parents, highlighting how economic and social shifts have delayed this milestone for younger generations.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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During that time, CBS’ viewership has aged and declined, and its digital operation has lagged behind nimbler competitors, even as other television networks have found some limited success in the worlds of podcasting and digital video.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Researchers from Soochow University in China have developed a textile fabric that turns clothes into always-accessible AI assistants.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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To investigate, the Balbach and her colleagues developed a special technique to follow the metabolism of glucose between non-activated and activated sperm.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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