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, 2 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
Christian Braun has matured as a pick-and-roll navigator.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Lenovo's software has also matured, so switching between games feels more like playing a game console and less like a laptop jerry-rigged into a handheld.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
He’s also just matured as a bodily human as well as an actor.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Angel’s Envy is a distillery that is known for its port cask-finished bourbon, and while the whiskey does not carry an age statement it’s matured for around five years before getting that secondary maturation for up to six months.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 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
Christian Braun has matured as a pick-and-roll navigator.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Lenovo's software has also matured, so switching between games feels more like playing a game console and less like a laptop jerry-rigged into a handheld.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
He’s also just matured as a bodily human as well as an actor.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
Adjective
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Babies are mature enough to have their own babies in six to 10 weeks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even though some boys might not be growing any taller at 16, there could be certain parts of their skeleton that are still not fully mature.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There's nothing quite like biting into a sweet, perfectly ripe pear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s followed by baklava, ripe apricot, crème brûlée, and Cognac on the palate, with a finish of rum raisin cake.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others needed a bigger house when their family grew.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its use to treat autism grew after studies suggested that some autistic children have trouble transporting folate into the brain, explains Sutera.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Most Napa Valley SBs are fermented and aged in stainless steel before bottling, but there are a good number of winemakers who age in wood and cement to give their wines a bit more depth, similar to those made in France.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other exemptions for homeless individuals, veterans, and young adults who aged out of foster care at 24 or younger have been removed.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The devout Mormon quickly developed a penchant for partying like many a college student before her.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The technology has been developed by a collaborative research team, co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCHSU).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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