as in grows
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matures
Abigail Cowen gets off to a rough start as Percy’s almost cartoonishly catty ex-friend, but eventually matures into a real bright spot as Delilah’s marital troubles get a funny-sad subplot of their own.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Also of note, those barrels are different from what Jack usually matures its whiskey in.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.
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Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
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Paul Kopec,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Also of note, those barrels are different from what Jack usually matures its whiskey in.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.
—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now?
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions.
—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time.
—
Paul Kopec,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matures
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Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.
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Centrus continues to expand enrichment operations in Pike County as demand for advanced reactor fuel grows.
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.
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“Matures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matures. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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