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
While there have always been serial founders, the growing numbers of women in the category are a sign of the maturity of the female founder ecosystem.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
That is why security assurance is the new proof of cyber maturity.
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Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That was an important step for his growth and maturity.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The step marks the beginning of the aircraft’s flight-test campaign and demonstrating the maturity of the development program.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
That is why security assurance is the new proof of cyber maturity.
—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That was an important step for his growth and maturity.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
The step marks the beginning of the aircraft’s flight-test campaign and demonstrating the maturity of the development program.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
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Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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