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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent years, this demand has matured far beyond simple retail speculation.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The billboards are still there, but the language has softened and matured.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Having first made their mark with an upbeat, bubblegum-pop sound, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu have evolved and matured over the past decade.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
During that time, M3gan’s programming evolved and matured, giving her a well-rounded sense of emotional depth and understanding.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
As the Reagan Revolution matured, taxes were slashed and regulations rolled back; in turn, the social programs and city services upon which ordinary Americans depended were devastated.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a Japanese whisky for bourbon lovers, produced in continuous column stills instead of pot stills and matured in American ex-whiskey barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
His performances have matured since sorting out his timekeeping — he was dropped from the starting line-up after reporting late for a 1-0 home defeat by Everton in January.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
While some apps are experimental or low-effort, the approach mirrors the early days of iOS and Android app stores, where quirky and test apps dominated before the ecosystem matured.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent years, this demand has matured far beyond simple retail speculation.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The billboards are still there, but the language has softened and matured.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Having first made their mark with an upbeat, bubblegum-pop sound, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu have evolved and matured over the past decade.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
During that time, M3gan’s programming evolved and matured, giving her a well-rounded sense of emotional depth and understanding.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
As the Reagan Revolution matured, taxes were slashed and regulations rolled back; in turn, the social programs and city services upon which ordinary Americans depended were devastated.
—Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
This is a Japanese whisky for bourbon lovers, produced in continuous column stills instead of pot stills and matured in American ex-whiskey barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
His performances have matured since sorting out his timekeeping — he was dropped from the starting line-up after reporting late for a 1-0 home defeat by Everton in January.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
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The actress announced the premiere date for Elle wearing a luxe-looking cream sweater, putting a mature spin on the iconic character’s signature flash and flair.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Outside are a kitchen, firepit, mature tree groves, ponds, a stream, meadows, and a heated driveway and sidewalks.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Both reactors progressed rapidly compared with earlier nuclear projects in China.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bassist Preston Shrewbridge was encouraged to play louder and tougher as the song progressed, counter to some of country’s more standard recordings.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even across the EP’s brief 18 minutes, Hunt makes clear that there are still corners in this world ripe for discovery, mysterious doorways looming in the landscape, waiting to be traversed.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Des Moines school district leaders' plans to transform a deteriorating elementary school into an arts academy could be stalled — or denied — as city leaders say the building is ripe for historic landmark status.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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His content curation struck a chord, and his newsletter grew to more than 50,000 subscribers.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Homan was sent to take over immigration operation in Minnesota as outrage grew, even among Republicans, over Border Patrol and ICE’s tactics on the streets of Minneapolis.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, analyzed survey and biometric data from more than 320,000 British adults aged 39 to 74.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Emergency crews retrieved the bodies of two men, aged 90 and 52, and a woman from the rubble, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, when the biennial count showed an increase in unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24, for example, Heyhoe said advocates developed a new pilot program aimed at preventing youth homelessness.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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My political thought developed at a different time than my father’s, with different influences.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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