1
as in adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed
people are legally considered to have reached maturity at the age of 18 in the United States
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2
as in age
the state of being an old person
special senior citizen discounts are one advantage of maturity
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Recent Examples of maturity
Pacific bluefin tuna reach maturity at 5 years old and can live up to 26 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
His maturity and leadership develop by the week.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In young men, facial growth and maturity takes longer, which is why rhinoplasty is more commonly appropriate between ages 16 and 18.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The Navy said a new supplier would need at least four years to reach comparable product maturity, three additional years to qualify an alternate device, and another year to establish manufacturing readiness for low-rate initial production.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
His maturity and leadership develop by the week.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In young men, facial growth and maturity takes longer, which is why rhinoplasty is more commonly appropriate between ages 16 and 18.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The Navy said a new supplier would need at least four years to reach comparable product maturity, three additional years to qualify an alternate device, and another year to establish manufacturing readiness for low-rate initial production.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Chromakopia finds Tyler, the Creator grappling with the realities of adulthood, and takes on a distinctly narrative approach.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nevertheless, the McAlarneys admit that keeping their children away from smartphones and limiting technology is easier said than done, especially in today’s digital age.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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From gentle cleansers to serums that tackle fine lines and wrinkles, all ages (even my 20-something self) would appreciate her picks.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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