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
Smith has the highest draft investment considering Miami used a 2023 second-round pick to select the former South Carolina standout, but his lack of maturity has kept him buried on the depth chart.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
And because caterpillars are a primary food source for birds (one brood of chickadees requires 5,000 to 9,000 insects to reach maturity), the loss of these insects leads to cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
During this time of year -- the peak of summer -- corn is at the peak of production maturity, where pollination is happening and grain fill begins, which causes the corn to sweat more efficiently.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025
However, small trees can be much smaller than 13 ft. at maturity.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
And because caterpillars are a primary food source for birds (one brood of chickadees requires 5,000 to 9,000 insects to reach maturity), the loss of these insects leads to cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
During this time of year -- the peak of summer -- corn is at the peak of production maturity, where pollination is happening and grain fill begins, which causes the corn to sweat more efficiently.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025
However, small trees can be much smaller than 13 ft. at maturity.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
age
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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Magnesium needs vary depending on age, gender, and pregnancy status.1 Adult men: 400-420 milligrams (mg) daily Adult women: 310-400 mg daily Magnesium: 154 mg per ounce, or 37% of the Daily Value (DV) Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 July 2025
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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