as in mature
fully grown or developed
a matured plant in full bloom
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as in progressed
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matured
Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
He’s also just matured as a bodily human as well as an actor.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Short-term rentals have matured into a mainstream travel option, but the game is no longer just about supply.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The building’s $120 million loan with Wells Fargo matured in January 2023, The Charlotte Business Journal previously reported, and CBRE listed the building for sale last year.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
But mainland Chinese investors have matured since then.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The England No 1 has matured into a fine goalkeeper, and one of the league’s best.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s actually quite old for this category, as most releases (with some exceptions) are matured for somewhere between five and 10 years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
He’s obviously matured and everything like that.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lenovo's software has also matured, so switching between games feels more like playing a game console and less like a laptop jerry-rigged into a handheld.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
He’s also just matured as a bodily human as well as an actor.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Short-term rentals have matured into a mainstream travel option, but the game is no longer just about supply.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The building’s $120 million loan with Wells Fargo matured in January 2023, The Charlotte Business Journal previously reported, and CBRE listed the building for sale last year.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
But mainland Chinese investors have matured since then.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
The England No 1 has matured into a fine goalkeeper, and one of the league’s best.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
That’s actually quite old for this category, as most releases (with some exceptions) are matured for somewhere between five and 10 years.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
He’s obviously matured and everything like that.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
Adjective
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While the Tuxedo Cake features a classic chocolate-and-vanilla combination, the Mocha Crunch Bar Cake leans into the rich, roasted flavors of coffee, offering a more mature twist.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 1968 the Fish and Wildlife Service, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, issued five permits for mature rams.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That changed as the game progressed and Sands kept gaining big chunks of yardage on a cold day in Lawrence.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the cancer had not yet progressed past her pelvis into her more distant lymph nodes or organs elsewhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As The Athletic discovered on a recent stroll along the waterfront from the city centre, there’s certainly plenty of land ripe for development.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment is ripe for Maduro's fall, and meaningful retaliation is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fire grew slightly north of Indian Rock, but crews are using nearby roads as a barrier and are reinforcing them to prevent growth.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The more time went on, the more Mourinho grew visibly frustrated with his role at United.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, people aged 22 to 27 with a bachelor’s degree earned on average $60,000 a year, compared to $40,000 for high school graduates, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, without other high-risk factors like immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not previously immunized, according to the guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The test came a week after Kim visited the research institute that developed the engine, which North Korea said will be used for future intercontinental ballistic missiles, including a system called Hwasong-20.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The failure to file or report properly on one’s tax returns may have traditionally been seen as a civil or administrative matter but has now developed further carrying potential consequences for one’s citizenship status.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Matured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matured. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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