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the time when a person becomes an adult
The film is about a young man's coming-of-age.
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Recent Examples of coming-of-age
The result is a warm collection of stories that show her range — family stories, summer camp mishaps, coming-of-age tales, and more — and her knack for building an entire world and a deeper feeling from one central idea.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2025
That term applies to novels directed at teen readers, usually featuring a young protagonist who has a coming-of-age experience.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2000 coming-of-age comedy starred Patrick Fugit as a high school outcast in 1973 who gets chosen to write a Rolling Stone profile for an up-and-coming rock band called Stillwater.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
This is actually better than some of the hackneyed rom-coms Reiner muddled through, a coming-of-age story about two kids’ pseudo-love story from grade school through middle school.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2025
That term applies to novels directed at teen readers, usually featuring a young protagonist who has a coming-of-age experience.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2000 coming-of-age comedy starred Patrick Fugit as a high school outcast in 1973 who gets chosen to write a Rolling Stone profile for an up-and-coming rock band called Stillwater.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
This is actually better than some of the hackneyed rom-coms Reiner muddled through, a coming-of-age story about two kids’ pseudo-love story from grade school through middle school.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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The application comes after an unrelated one was filed in June 2024 seeking a coastal development permit to tie two lots together and build five new 1,494-square-foot two-story duplexes at 1271 and 1277 Cave St.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stock is still considerably behind the S&P 500’s 12% year-to-date rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The season's emphasis on unconventional pairings and novel self-expression points toward industry maturation beyond traditional seasonal constraints, with brands offering consumers permission for creative styling approaches.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Zhao Yuli, chief strategy officer at Galbot, these deployments have come alongside a surge of investor interest and government support in the sector, as well as the maturation of both robotics and generative AI technology.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Davis, who has known Horn since his college days, attributes his maturity to his upbringing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, this might seem like a positive sign, because faster-growing sharks can reach maturity sooner, potentially producing offspring earlier in life.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical was born because Nutrafol’s team was hearing from dermatologists that some patients taking Nutrafol’s hair growth supplements were also noticing their acne clear up.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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First launched in 1984 with a $250 annual fee (equivalent to $777 in 2025, based on the average rate of inflation), this distinctive card became a global status symbol through the years, morphing into a sleek, weighty metal card that costs more and more with each new evolution.—
Katherine Fan,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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The decision to expand there was motivated by the region’s ongoing social evolution catalyzed by the growing expat communities of Indians, Russians and British, Nomad cofounder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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