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
For each company the journey and their maturity differ.
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
An arresting image, the technological Singularity as the industrial revolution in terrifying maturity; a teleology of this moment from when coal was first dug and iron first processed.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Days to maturity: This will tell you how long the plants take to produce edible fruit or ornamental flowers.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
These possibilities remain closely tied to compliance requirements, legal frameworks, and the maturity of the supporting infrastructure.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
An arresting image, the technological Singularity as the industrial revolution in terrifying maturity; a teleology of this moment from when coal was first dug and iron first processed.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Days to maturity: This will tell you how long the plants take to produce edible fruit or ornamental flowers.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
These possibilities remain closely tied to compliance requirements, legal frameworks, and the maturity of the supporting infrastructure.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
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Developmental research has long shown that the prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning, judgment, and impulse control, remains under construction well into early adulthood.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The observational research revealed that consistent heavy drinking over adulthood was linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Family-friendly conveniences include complimentary outdoor activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, and tennis and the Cee Bee Kids Camp for kids ages three to 10, open five days a week.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The couple had about $500,000 saved by age 40, and have since pumped their net worth up to over $1 million.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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