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
Issues of authenticity, reliability, and maturity arise.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Treasury Department issues debt across a range of maturities and yields.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, the company cross-references user information against public records like phones and addresses, as well as personal data such as social security numbers and the maturity of digital footprints like emails.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
His shot, maturity and all-three-zones play were considered strengths that would transfer to the NHL early.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Treasury Department issues debt across a range of maturities and yields.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, the company cross-references user information against public records like phones and addresses, as well as personal data such as social security numbers and the maturity of digital footprints like emails.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
His shot, maturity and all-three-zones play were considered strengths that would transfer to the NHL early.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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Each deals with personal crisis for women at early adulthood, midlife, and older age.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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His adulthood incorporated a broader array of techniques.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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