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
But what impresses Auriemma the most is Quinonez’s maturity, especially in how quickly she’s adapted to a brand new style of basketball.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
That maturity means meditation and reading scripture before games.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
This season Fears has shown both the maturity of the player who came back to discuss his actions with his head coach, and the foolishness of the hothead who responded with the hard foul.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Knowing plant height at maturity is crucial in nurturing all the plants in the garden.
—Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
That maturity means meditation and reading scripture before games.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
This season Fears has shown both the maturity of the player who came back to discuss his actions with his head coach, and the foolishness of the hothead who responded with the hard foul.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Knowing plant height at maturity is crucial in nurturing all the plants in the garden.
—Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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Brimming with spiritualism and sensuality, this neo-gothic story navigates the terrain between life and death, and between childhood and adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Without it, the custodial parent retains the right to claim the child, even if the noncustodial parent continues paying support into adulthood.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Officers and horses are paired for the duration of the animal's career, which typically ends around age 20.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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