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
Stevens said the win, especially the team’s play in the fourth quarter shows maturity and growth for the Sparks.
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John W. Davis, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Many summer crops, like zucchini, cucumbers, and even some types of winter squash have much shorter days to maturity and can be started from seed right in the warm, summer soil.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
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John W. Davis, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Many summer crops, like zucchini, cucumbers, and even some types of winter squash have much shorter days to maturity and can be started from seed right in the warm, summer soil.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
age
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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Magnesium needs vary depending on age, gender, and pregnancy status.1 Adult men: 400-420 milligrams (mg) daily Adult women: 310-400 mg daily Magnesium: 154 mg per ounce, or 37% of the Daily Value (DV) Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 July 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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