Definition of maturitynext
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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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Recent Examples of maturity According to the complaint, Brightline Investment Holdings has failed to pay down its loan or make any interest payments since December of 2025, even after seeking multiple extensions and postponing the maturity date of the loan. Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 An oversupply of durians in Malaysia — driven by hot and dry weather and more orchards reaching maturity — also pushed prices down. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 When asked about Ballard, Gildersleeve praised his leadership and his improved maturity in knowing when to play with grit versus when to protect himself in practice. Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Factors like maintenance, location, interest rates, and landscaping maturity can all influence which option makes the most sense for you and your family. Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturity
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Noun
  • The tale unfolds in many time frames—Sterling’s memory-fraught quest for speed, the troubles of her early adulthood, even echoes of chidhood—which intermingle freely on the screen.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond career prospects, other markers of adulthood are increasingly out of reach.
    Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Families The minimum age to sail with Windstar is 8, but this is not really a ship for kids – given that there are not any specific programs for them.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • People half his age with serious mountain experience struggled and marvelled at him leading them to the top.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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