Definition of maturitynext
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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 of maturity All the joy and the maturity shown by these high-school students has been swept away. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026 Malani said some startups were rushing toward initial public offerings before developing the operational maturity needed to become sustainable public companies. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Maurice wields his trusty Brownie, Mischa a pipe that lends him a jaunty air of false maturity. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 There is no exhaustive review of AI maturity in the industry, but surveys suggest that many companies hit a wall with their pilot projects, leaving them at stage two. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturity
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Noun
  • Part of the appeal lies in growing research into neuroplasticity, which has overturned the idea that the brain becomes fixed in adulthood, revealing its capacity to rewire itself and adapt throughout life.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For generations, buying a first home marked the beginning of adulthood and financial independence.
    — Chuck Bonfiglio, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
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  • For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Foxx is already a seasoned father with two adult daughters, ages 32 and 18.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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