as in mature
fully grown or developed
a matured plant in full bloom
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as in progressed
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of matured
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
What began as a seasonal experiment five years ago has matured into a fully fledged international dining destination.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
This 20-year-old expression is fantastic, a blend of casks distilled in 2003 and 2004 that were produced and matured in Japan.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
That breakout season prompted him to USC, and, later, Oregon, where, as a first-team All-American, Pregnon fully matured while benching 465 pounds and squatting 655.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
By the time many equity operators were able to open their doors, much of the market had already matured and consolidated.
—Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi’s rise proves that Japanese society has matured enough to elect, and welcome, female leaders at the highest level.
—Yuriko Koike, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The festival, which began in 1999, has matured into both an in-person and an at-home experience with its livestreams as important as ever.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The nine-piece began by making music aimed at teenagers, but have grown and matured over the years.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
For Jean, the breadth of both the festival lineup and the market activity reflects a medium that has matured rapidly in recent years.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
What began as a seasonal experiment five years ago has matured into a fully fledged international dining destination.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
This 20-year-old expression is fantastic, a blend of casks distilled in 2003 and 2004 that were produced and matured in Japan.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
That breakout season prompted him to USC, and, later, Oregon, where, as a first-team All-American, Pregnon fully matured while benching 465 pounds and squatting 655.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
By the time many equity operators were able to open their doors, much of the market had already matured and consolidated.
—Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi’s rise proves that Japanese society has matured enough to elect, and welcome, female leaders at the highest level.
—Yuriko Koike, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The festival, which began in 1999, has matured into both an in-person and an at-home experience with its livestreams as important as ever.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The nine-piece began by making music aimed at teenagers, but have grown and matured over the years.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured
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Lactic acid and polyhydroxy acids are better choices for mature skin than stronger formulations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship feels more mature, a bit deeper, and real.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That progressed slowly to sending each other nudes.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before then, Venus and Uranus are lighting up your local world and social life, making the first two weeks ripe for spontaneous adventure closer to home.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like many of the exchanges with Democrats during the hearing, the back and forth grew heated, as Carbajal cut Hegseth off in the middle of his answer.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bianco grew visibly frustrated several times over the debate’s format and his opponents’ answers.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brynjolfsson discovered that employment among developers aged 22 to 25 has fallen nearly 20% from its late-2022 peak.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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First of all, that has aged about as well as seafood salad left out in the sun.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The county soon developed an interest in the land occupied by the golf course.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the course, the fellows had developed curricula that promote essential skills in early education, including inquiry, analysis and critical thinking, according to project director Meghan Green, an assistant professor in Erikson’s teacher education program.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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