mature
adjective
complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms.
maturing
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present participleof mature.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Brain development raises a different question: where does the stress hormone come from when the brain is maturing normally?
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Quantitative tightening, whereby central banks do not reinvest the proceeds of maturing bonds, also raises effective supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
With his impish attitude and energetic outlook, maturing on his own terms, he seems far off from any sort of valedictory phase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Byrd’s singularity remains today, as she weighs a legacy steeped in youth against her maturing body and mind.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
But I was developing a maturing recognition of the importance of hopefulness in creating justice.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
