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as in matured
fully grown or developed
I like pears when they're still hard, before they're mature
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as in due
having reached the date at which payment is required
mature bonds
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as in pornographic
dealing in or with explicitly sexual material
a mature talk show that is available only on pay-cable
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as in to grow
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of mature
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
The program matured from a half-hour broadcast to an hourlong ratings heavyweight during Tim Russert's 17 years as moderator.
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Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mature
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
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However, even if a small amount of taxes are due, the conversion could be worth it for years of tax-free growth, advisers said.
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He was freed after a new bail was set at $20,000 and is next due in court on Thursday, records show.
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Males dusky sharks can grow up to 14 feet, which is about the size of a sub-adult white shark, according to Chapman.
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It is estimated that, based on measures of blood glucose, lipids, and other parameters, less than 12% of the adult American population can even be said to metabolically healthy.
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Gibson asked for pornographic images of the minor, and sent photos of himself, according to court documents.
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While Washington drags its feet, kids across the nation are being exposed to vile, pornographic images and ads with no meaningful safeguards to prevent it.
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The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
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And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
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Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mature. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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