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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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
For mature skin, the Barrier+ Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Serum is a game-changer.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 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
Photo : William Edwards Faux grass and mature landscaping ground the rooftop lounge.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
For mature skin, the Barrier+ Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Serum is a game-changer.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 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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The film, which co-stars Margot Robbie, is due out in 2026.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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There are two truths: Eventually, the Rams need to secure a long-term quarterback who will grow with the roster and won’t prohibit them from paying their first- and second-year stars when those extensions are due (plus whoever comes next at quarterback).—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
17 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
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Betting on the Future As more businesses recognize the strategic value of premium domains, demand may continue to grow, potentially influencing pricing trends.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her parents, who had grown accustomed to hearing from Lam every day by phone, did not hear from her on the 31st and quickly grew concerned.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Especially once Hasbro took over the game from Parker Brothers, Clue became a brand ripe for licensable extension.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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The fruit flavors are ripe and juicy, featuring strawberry, raspberry, and sometimes blackberry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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As the project progressed, city staff members narrowed the site for a temporary library to either the mall, a vacant building on Grand Avenue or the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Alex could remain in the intensive care unit or hospital as her disease progresses.—
Elizabeth Broden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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This still requires you to have enough time to develop them.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The pact brings Seven Bucks fully under the Walt Disney Co. umbrella after the label last June signed a first-look deal with the Disney movie studio to develop films for theatrical and streaming.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Mature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mature. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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