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
That clears out some short-term maturities and can make the process palatable to bondholders.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Despite allowing a runner in the third and fourth innings, and three in the fifth, Dufour showed his maturity by keeping the Pioneers off the board in each.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
The Steelers quickly signed him to a new five-year deal to bring some stability (and hopefully maturity) to a wide receiver room that’s lacked both.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Investors who purchase these investments are expected to hold them up until their maturity date to capture their full benefit.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Despite allowing a runner in the third and fourth innings, and three in the fifth, Dufour showed his maturity by keeping the Pioneers off the board in each.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
The Steelers quickly signed him to a new five-year deal to bring some stability (and hopefully maturity) to a wide receiver room that’s lacked both.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Investors who purchase these investments are expected to hold them up until their maturity date to capture their full benefit.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
age
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Both found fame in the music industry at a young age, and had to endure their own pressures that came with fame.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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At age 10, he was accepted into an art school in Moscow — indication of his talents.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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