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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
Charlie Carballo, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
She was born with an immense amount of talent, her acting instincts are mature beyond her years, and as a singer, her vocal control is finely tuned on a level that many professionals struggle to reach.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life – whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For more mature groups, the range of issues to address can span from lines to volume loss.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
She was born with an immense amount of talent, her acting instincts are mature beyond her years, and as a singer, her vocal control is finely tuned on a level that many professionals struggle to reach.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
The problem is that a disproportionate percentage of the debt and carrying the lowest coupons is maturing soon.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life – whether one’s puberty is just beginning, like for Nick who gets his first growth spurt, or near its conclusion, like for a maturing (and prematurely balding) Andrew.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mature
Adjective
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There’s also What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, Giddens’ forthcoming record (due in April) with fiddler Justin Robinson, one of the original Carolina Chocolate Drops.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to court records obtained by PEOPLE, Ehrlich is next due in court on April 28.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Why 'Shrinking' Is a Parents-Only Watch The themes, relationships, and conversations in this show are primarily adult in nature.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The next decades will witness, for the first time, the full impact of one-child families on adult Chinese society.—
Henry A. Kissinger,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
Verb
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The Table Rock wildfire burning in South Carolina continued to grow Thursday, but conditions that created dramatic expansion the day before eased, officials said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tissue is getting bigger, and a person is growing larger.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today it is produced as a light wine with smooth, ripe tannins, floral violet notes and juicy berries.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Where to Store Pineapples Your uncut, ripe pineapple will stay fresh for up to 3 days sitting on the countertop.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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The younger Reza grew increasingly involved in the family business as Alexandre’s illness progressed and took it over in 2020, moving operations to New York City.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the film progresses and the soundproof, indestructible walls of the vehicle close in tighter, the look and feel of the film intensifies and continues to build as Hopkins’ William becomes increasingly psychotic, using the programmed vehicle to, basically, torture its captive.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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Traditional wells take longer to develop but can produce oil for decades.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mature. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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