as in maturity
the state of being fully grown or developed
the period between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence
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Recent Examples of adulthood
Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The feeling was familiar among her Los Angeles peers, many of whom had spent their 20s and 30s prioritizing other ambitions while delaying, whether by choice or economic necessity, conventional markers of adulthood.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
Parent-child relationships are often taken for granted as the child grows into adulthood and both sides have to readjust to different expectations.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But in the country’s 250th year, many Americans feel the goal, a milestone of adulthood and a marker of financial success, eludes them.
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Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The feeling was familiar among her Los Angeles peers, many of whom had spent their 20s and 30s prioritizing other ambitions while delaying, whether by choice or economic necessity, conventional markers of adulthood.
—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Harrisburg's Rachel Fogle (an associate professor) and Glenn Williams (an instructor), provided guidance on the prototype, which uses oyster spat (baby oysters) and then helps the oysters grow into adulthood.
—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
Parent-child relationships are often taken for granted as the child grows into adulthood and both sides have to readjust to different expectations.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But in the country’s 250th year, many Americans feel the goal, a milestone of adulthood and a marker of financial success, eludes them.
—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulthood
maturity
Noun
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When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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“Adulthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulthood. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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