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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
As the company matured, building scalable infrastructure became essential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
What was once a modest seasonal pivot for a handful of Middle East-facing retailers has matured into a full-scale commercial and cultural event commanding the attention of the world’s biggest fashion, beauty and lifestyle houses.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney California Adventure has matured into a mighty theme park.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Well, this year the bourbon was apparently fully matured because the release was approved by master distiller Dan McKee and master of maturation Andrea Wilson.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
As ultra-high-net-worth travel infrastructures have matured — aviation programs, yacht operations, family-office staffing — high-tier residential ownership is undergoing a similar shift.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Atwood, who still coaches figure skating in addition to working with Houston Ice Theatre Skaters, says her relationship with Chan has matured.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Young people, whose impulse control hasn’t fully matured, love fast-moving, sometimes addictive, prediction betting.
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
As the company matured, building scalable infrastructure became essential.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
What was once a modest seasonal pivot for a handful of Middle East-facing retailers has matured into a full-scale commercial and cultural event commanding the attention of the world’s biggest fashion, beauty and lifestyle houses.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney California Adventure has matured into a mighty theme park.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Well, this year the bourbon was apparently fully matured because the release was approved by master distiller Dan McKee and master of maturation Andrea Wilson.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
As ultra-high-net-worth travel infrastructures have matured — aviation programs, yacht operations, family-office staffing — high-tier residential ownership is undergoing a similar shift.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Atwood, who still coaches figure skating in addition to working with Houston Ice Theatre Skaters, says her relationship with Chan has matured.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
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For the ultimate in easy-care gardening, make sure to match shrubs to your hardiness zone and allow plenty of space for plants to reach their mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the market is ripe, so much so that TJX is having to tap the brakes, according to Herrman.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing ripe bananas next to unripe ones.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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India's economy grew at a faster pace.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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This year’s Slamdance festival is also a testament to the power of the grassroots film community; the festival’s audience grew by 10% from the year before, selling over 12,000 tickets and recording a six-figure net in box office receipts.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Newberry Correctional Facility in Newberry is a Michigan Department of Corrections site for men aged 18 and older.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The proposal, if approved, would have phased out the Community Action School as each grade level aged out of the middle school, starting as soon as this fall.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the heart of the system is a compact blockchain protocol developed by the technology company Minima.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their professional paths developed through extensive education and hands-on experience, with each bringing distinct strengths into the practice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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