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adjective

as in mature

fully grown or developed a matured plant in full bloom

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verb

past tense of mature

as in progressed

to become mature a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing

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Recent Examples of matured

Adjective

Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

Verb

As foundation models have matured over the last few years, the sophistication of the creators utilizing them has grown as well. — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Market taste has matured and pivoted back toward mid-career and established artists, with buyers prioritizing stability over hype. — Hok-Hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Over the past several years, regulatory clarity has improved, investment vehicles have matured, and governance frameworks have become more established. — Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 SpaceX's Starship technology has matured to the point where its latest launch ended with the Starship making its first soft landing in the Indian Ocean. — David Szondy august 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 As Matthews matured from a rookie to a consistent play driver, Babcock broke up his effective connection with Zach Hyman and William Nylander in favour of a more balanced three-line attack. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The new version of Hibiki 12 differs from the original, which was a blend of whisky matured in Spanish and American oak, with a small amount of whisky aged in umeshu casks (Japanese plum liqueur), too. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Within two years though, that alien landscape had matured into a sea of textured blooms and foliage, buzzing with life, punctuated by garden art, and threaded with inviting pathways. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Over more than five years, the organoids had developed and matured in the same way that our own human brains do. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for matured

Adjective

Photos taken before the cutting show a row of mature mahogany trees growing along the highway corridor.

— Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mature

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Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressed

Adjective

Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
It can be made year-round, substituting in whatever fruit is available, ripe and delicious.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Over the last four decades, American labor income grew 57% while capital income grew 136%, and the households on the wrong side of that gap are not there by choice.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of grew

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Nicotine pouch use attracts younger adults as well, with 5% of adults aged 18 to 29 and 7% of those aged 30 to 49 reporting use, compared with just 1% of those 65 and older.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The ship’s Nautilus Club on the 11th deck is a comfortable space, open most of the day, for kids aged 6 to 17 to hang out while their parents dine or hang out alone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of aged

Verb

As in the previous episode, Samir’s internal conflict is the least developed here.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Equine therapy has also developed into an effective element of Grief Journeys, which reflect a growing interest in travel centered on healing and personal transformation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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