MATURES Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

matures

verb

present tense third-person singular of mature

as in grows

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

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Recent Examples of matures Who would buy a bond that matures 100 years from now? — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 Also of note, those barrels are different from what Jack usually matures its whiskey in. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026 Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 This is about reassurance, control and the quiet satisfaction of holding something that matures with time. — Paul Kopec, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 Abigail Cowen gets off to a rough start as Percy’s almost cartoonishly catty ex-friend, but eventually matures into a real bright spot as Delilah’s marital troubles get a funny-sad subplot of their own. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 The tech giant on Tuesday issued an extremely rare corporate bond that matures 100 years from now, part of a multibillion-dollar borrowing spree the company is undertaking to fuel its AI ambitions. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026

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All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.

— Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
The count of executive chairs grows slowly while the value concentrated in each one climbs.

— Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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This strategic move provides crucial experienced depth behind the plate, a position where injuries can quickly test a team's resources, especially as the season progresses towards a playoff push.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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