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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
Crucially, structures have matured past equity into standing credit facilities. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Stablecoins followed the same arc, as wrapped claims on bank deposits, before the market matured enough to demand more sophisticated structures underneath. — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 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 As integrative oncology has matured, so have the research questions. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 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
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
  • Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The applicant portal supports people who have progressed through portions of the special-agent hiring process, making the type of information potentially involved especially sensitive.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • To a novice taster, sipping out of a plastic Mets carafe, the wine smelled like dry grass and very ripe blackberries.
    — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Remove ripe or overripe fruit from your kitchen as quickly as possible by eating, refrigerating, freezing, or composting it.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The total number of recalls grew 21% from 2021 to 2025, based on an analysis by Trace One, a provider of regulatory guidance software.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Ironically, my subsequent work on an implant-free strategy to close PFOs grew directly out of studying the pouch.
    — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 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
  • Their arrival brings the number of satellites developed for GHGSat to 13.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This is a sensitive moment for Brazil's democracy Brazil emerged from military dictatorship in 1985 and has since developed into one of the world's largest democracies.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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