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as in matured
fully grown or developed
I like pears when they're still hard, before they're mature
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as in due
having reached the date at which payment is required
mature bonds
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as in pornographic
dealing in or with explicitly sexual material
a mature talk show that is available only on pay-cable
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as in to grow
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of mature
Ben Sin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
As the new stems mature and bloom, younger shoots once again are produced and the cycle is continued.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
His disclosure states he was given between $1 million and $5 million worth of unvested stock in the company that will mature over the coming year.
—Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The hardware seemed mature and ready to use today -- the process to snap on and take off is straightforward, and once connected the camera UI switches to the optical lens.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
As the new stems mature and bloom, younger shoots once again are produced and the cycle is continued.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Young’s game has matured, but he’s still played a fraction of the football that Dalton has endured.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025
His disclosure states he was given between $1 million and $5 million worth of unvested stock in the company that will mature over the coming year.
—Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mature
Adjective
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American farmers and fishers who did not make estimated tax payments by January must file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, the Internal Revenue Service announced.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The full-year tally in 2024 rose 4% over 2023, though the company predicted a sizable dip in the first quarter due in large part to a carriage dispute with TelevisaUnivision.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why 'Shrinking' Is a Parents-Only Watch The themes, relationships, and conversations in this show are primarily adult in nature.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The next decades will witness, for the first time, the full impact of one-child families on adult Chinese society.—
Henry A. Kissinger,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
Verb
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The Atlanta Fed believed the U.S. GDP was on track to grow throughout most of February, with estimates ranging from positive 2 to nearly 4 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Across the country, a growing number of malls and shopping centers are getting a dose of international influence.—
Ryan Baker,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pop in for a splash of their current releases, including the Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir with its notes of ripe blackberries and spice.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Levy chatted with us about why many parts of the parenting experience are ripe for disruption and how taking risks can lead to great things.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As the evening progressed, the patio swelled with A-listers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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But as the pandemic progressed, killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, Cuomo’s response also faced intense scrutiny over a controversial directive to transfer recovering Covid-19 patients back to nursing homes.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mature. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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