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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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
As a walk-on freshman, Levy Renaud vividly remembers his teammates’ maturity and focus.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There have long been questions about Verdugo’s commitment and maturity.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
South Korea’s shorter-maturity bond yields are unlikely to hold their highs in coming months as the central bank prioritizes steadying markets over raising interest rates, strategists say.
—David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
There have long been questions about Verdugo’s commitment and maturity.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
South Korea’s shorter-maturity bond yields are unlikely to hold their highs in coming months as the central bank prioritizes steadying markets over raising interest rates, strategists say.
—David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
Noun
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In many ways, the child-actor version of Bale feels very different than the grown-up, risk-taking Bale of adulthood.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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The work of building long-lasting confidence in your children starts early in their childhood and can last well into their adulthood, says Kamphoff.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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An 11-year-old girl was fatally shot at a playground in Cincinnati's West End, the second child of that age killed in the block since 2023.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Payments largely depend on a recipient’s retirement age.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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