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
But in this series, the Knicks showed greater maturity and tenacity.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Sani says the very long and gentle ripening season allowed the grapes to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while preserving freshness, balance, and aromatic complexity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
The second type, which represents 90% of our pension fund’s holdings, cannot be traded without the express permission of Israel’s government and thus must be held to maturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Are maturities aligned with cash flow realities?
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Sani says the very long and gentle ripening season allowed the grapes to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while preserving freshness, balance, and aromatic complexity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
The second type, which represents 90% of our pension fund’s holdings, cannot be traded without the express permission of Israel’s government and thus must be held to maturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Are maturities aligned with cash flow realities?
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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Clark pointed to the transition between childhood and adulthood as a time when families should discuss whether mandatory location monitoring is still appropriate.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Friendship in adulthood can feel like a feat of organization.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring all ages together.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The typical household in the 65-74 age range has about $200,000 in retirement accounts, according to the 2022 federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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