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
Several online questioned the motivation and maturity of those selected for this season, as well as whether their backgrounds (and their dating histories) were actually vetted.
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Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Cheng likes to build muni bond ladders, which means staggering the maturity dates of multiple bonds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Then there is Flagg, who despite his snore start has the talent and maturity to do this.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Smooth when carrying the ball, and better at protecting it in the final third, there is a maturity in their decision-making that brings the best out of their teammates.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Cheng likes to build muni bond ladders, which means staggering the maturity dates of multiple bonds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Then there is Flagg, who despite his snore start has the talent and maturity to do this.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Smooth when carrying the ball, and better at protecting it in the final third, there is a maturity in their decision-making that brings the best out of their teammates.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
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These individuals, who began using marijuana in their late teens or early adulthood, did not seek out mental health care as frequently but had higher odds of seeking physical medical attention than individuals who didn't use marijuana at all, the study outlines.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the volume was a revelation, not only because of its aroma of exciting adulthood but because its aesthetic principles had previously lain beyond my grasp.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 95-year-old Aldrin is alive, but his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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About 1 in 31 children in the US was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2022, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in April.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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