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
As baseball players, by contrast Jenny and Lydia’s maturity had begun to compromise their ability in one special respect: throwing a hardball.
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J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
But she’s got a great serve and really has a presence on the court and an ability to handle various situations with a lot of maturity.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Having a capital strategy that adapts in real time shows maturity and foresight.
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
But she’s got a great serve and really has a presence on the court and an ability to handle various situations with a lot of maturity.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Having a capital strategy that adapts in real time shows maturity and foresight.
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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