as in adulthood
the state of being fully grown or developed
decorating her own house gave her a sense of adultness and independence
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adulthood
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Oftentimes that fear is rooted in negative experiences from college or young adulthood.—
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Doctors will continue following her care into adulthood.—
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“Adultness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adultness. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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