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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 on the Web Contrast this maturity with the Vision Pro, which is still finding its feet. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024 The big difference is the opportunity for growth and maturity we’ve been offered to accept from women. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024 The child should also participate in the discussions about memorial services, planning the gravestone inscription and attending the funeral, according to their age, maturity and ability to participate. Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 It’s also lost on me how maturity and adulthood can be called into question based on hair. Akilah Sailers, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maturity 

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.

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