maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 
-ˈchər-,
also
-ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
the maturity of grain
maturity of judgment
lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company
2
: termination of the period that an obligation (see obligation sense 2c) has to run
Examples of maturity in a Sentence
His behavior shows a lack of maturity.
He reached emotional maturity late in his life.
the maturity level of a child
The bond will reach maturity in 10 years.
Maturities on these bonds can be as long as 10 years.
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Riley was asked about Lane’s maturity this year and gave an interesting, in-depth response.
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Cristobal said Toney’s maturity and preparation stuck out the most this spring.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
That level of maturity comes with the expectation of having a few domestic things in order, like a fresh set of bath towels that haven’t been with you since your college days, bed sheets without holes and stains, or a mattress that’s not on the floor—who doesn’t love a bed frame?!
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Among all the spirits, tequila has a unique complexity and depth right out of the still, born of the long maturity of the blue agave, a persistent and dynamic character against which other ingredients can play.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Cristobal said Toney’s maturity and preparation stuck out the most this spring.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
That level of maturity comes with the expectation of having a few domestic things in order, like a fresh set of bath towels that haven’t been with you since your college days, bed sheets without holes and stains, or a mattress that’s not on the floor—who doesn’t love a bed frame?!
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
Among all the spirits, tequila has a unique complexity and depth right out of the still, born of the long maturity of the blue agave, a persistent and dynamic character against which other ingredients can play.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maturity
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due
Legal Definition
maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r-
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
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