She gradually matures a little during the course of the story.

To begin with, many instincts mature gradually, and while they are immature an animal may act in a fumbling manner which is very difficult to distinguish from learning.

Nikolaj Hubbe, in the title role, effectively conveyed the sense that this character was a boyish god gradually maturing into his true nobility.

Oöcytes mature in a wave proceeding gradually posteriad as the season progresses.

Together, they mature and gradually become self-confident.

As the animal gradually matures, the mantle continues to secrete shell material.

Society is gradually maturing to a point where people realise the need for coexistence and for doing away with cultural, religious and other prejudices.

The storm gradually matured and attained tropical cyclone status on December 29.

During all this time of search my plan had been gradually maturing in my mind.

He employs the skills he mastered to his advantage and uses them for greater purposes as he gradually matures.