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adjective

as in mature

fully grown or developed a matured plant in full bloom

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verb

past tense of mature

as in progressed

to become mature a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

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Recent Examples of matured

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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

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Conclusion Complex billing indicates that pricing has matured faster than the infrastructure underneath it. — Kashif Saleem, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The core range already includes the Cigar Malt Reserve, a non-age statement whisky matured in a combination of American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, and Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Chestnut red is an ingenue all grown-up—matured past apricots and strawberry blonde into something more capable and authoritative. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 Bakker’s boyhood experience of the wild, unruly Pentecostal God might have matured into a due humility, a dumbstruck awe and a sense of wonder. — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Fifty-one barrels matured on the third floor of Warehouse I, while another 48 aged on the first floor of Warehouse L. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 Crucially, structures have matured past equity into standing credit facilities. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Returning to the Mach-E in 2026 offered an opportunity to see how the vehicle has matured. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2026 As integrative oncology has matured, so have the research questions. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured

Adjective

Quinn says that using a sponge can be particularly flattering on mature skin, though the foundation formula and skin preparation are just as important.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
The cone’s spikelike axis remains on the branch after the mature cone falls apart.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mature

Adjective

Measures Of Success Going deeper than ratings or viewing time is key to identifying classic IP that is ripe for relaunch or reinvention.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Rioting, looting and chaos provide Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party with issues ripe for a campaign focused on immigration and public disorder.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ripe

Verb

On an adjusted basis, operating income grew 10%, beating analysts' expectations.

— Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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Verb

It is aged for 11 months on the lees with little to no stirring and has aromas of yellow plum, peach, and citrus flowers with balanced acidity that pave the way for flavors of citrus pith, grapefruit, and green apple.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
The latest data from the country’s online regulator, eSafety, shows that 42% of children aged 10 to 15 still own a social media account.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of aged

Verb

Next, the researchers developed a simplified model that reproduced the observed rotation and current increase.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
How Richard Branson inspired Tan-Gillespie’s career ethos As Tan-Gillespie’s career developed, so did her aspirations.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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