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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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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
When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.
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Siggie Cohen,
CNBC,
4 July 2026
The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures.
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Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Siggie Cohen,
CNBC,
4 July 2026
The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures.
—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturity
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Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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