Definition of maturitynext
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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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Recent Examples of maturity If the model consistently recommends you in blind queries, the other levels of reputation maturity are likely in good shape. — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 There’s a maturity to them that belies their youthful appearance, perhaps unsurprising given William’s experience as an actor. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 The collaboration will now focus on demonstrating its performance at a higher level of technological maturity as space agencies prepare systems needed for sustained exploration of the Moon and deeper space. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 On top of that, some of the themes require a higher level of maturity. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturity
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Noun
  • Testing took years, and during that time Kurin reached out to families descended from Jefferson and from Hemings, who had four children who lived to adulthood.
    — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Lawrence sympathized with the glum feelings of early adulthood and urged the students not to succumb to despair.
    — Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • Of all the factors that can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, age is among the most significant.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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