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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in age
the state of being an old person
special senior citizen discounts are one advantage of maturity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maturity
Humpback whales reach maturity between 4 and 10 years old, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—
Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Redick is very clearly in over his head and his storming off from the press conference the day before just shows his lack of maturity.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is a study of evolving maturity.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
Those that wait for AI maturity risk losing ground as industries evolve and competitors leverage AI to enhance decision making, efficiency and growth.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Redick is very clearly in over his head and his storming off from the press conference the day before just shows his lack of maturity.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is a study of evolving maturity.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
Those that wait for AI maturity risk losing ground as industries evolve and competitors leverage AI to enhance decision making, efficiency and growth.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
age
Noun
-
Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
-
In addition to entertainment, the event will host a variety of artisan vendors, food options, and activities for children, creating a lively atmosphere for all ages.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share