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
Many recruited to these networks, like the young woman in Phoenix, are desperate and see stacks of cash advertised on social media as either a way out or a risk worth taking; Brambl added many don’t have the maturity or judgment to realize the dangers.
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Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This cereal grain is quick-growing, reaching 1 or 2 feet at maturity.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Third, the tools required to manage smarter, more agile supply chains are finally reaching maturity.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Staying measured, James responded with a tone of respect and emotional maturity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
This cereal grain is quick-growing, reaching 1 or 2 feet at maturity.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Third, the tools required to manage smarter, more agile supply chains are finally reaching maturity.
—Christian Birky, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Staying measured, James responded with a tone of respect and emotional maturity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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Timely treatment of acute illnesses and consistent management of chronic conditions or special needs are also vital to prevent deterioration and long-term consequences into adulthood.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The story is one of impossible love, centering on two young Chinese women, high-school best friends in Shanghai in the nineteen-twenties whose relationship has an intense erotic current continuing into adulthood.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more animal fun, head to Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, which has trail rides along the Santa Ynez River for ages eight and up, plus family fun rides for ages six and up and a pony encounter for families with younger kids.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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