MATURITY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

maturity

noun

mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē

Definition of maturity

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 The thematic thrust of season one adulthood proper, and responsibility and maturity. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Unlike many private cask programs that offer relatively young whisky with the promise of future maturity, Casks of Distinction focuses exclusively on casks that Diageo’s master whisky makers believe have reached their optimal moment for release. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 This unique account type has a variable rate that will be more responsive to market conditions, unlike the CD which will hold until the maturity date arrives. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The baby plants will need two to three years to reach their full maturity. — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maturity

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The tale unfolds in many time frames—Sterling’s memory-fraught quest for speed, the troubles of her early adulthood, even echoes of chidhood—which intermingle freely on the screen.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Beyond career prospects, other markers of adulthood are increasingly out of reach.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of adulthood

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Families The minimum age to sail with Windstar is 8, but this is not really a ship for kids – given that there are not any specific programs for them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
People half his age with serious mountain experience struggled and marvelled at him leading them to the top.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of age

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