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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
Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Hayao Miyazaki's coming-of-age classic centers on the friendship between a young witch and her black cat (voiced in the English version by Phil Hartman).
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
With its mix of Indigenous cultural specificity, a winning coming-of-age story, and a charming ensemble, North of North is delightfully bingeable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
With its mix of Indigenous cultural specificity, a winning coming-of-age story, and a charming ensemble, North of North is delightfully bingeable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
Noun
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Vasquez is the city’s director of planning and development.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Riley was asked about Lane’s maturity this year and gave an interesting, in-depth response.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Cristobal said Toney’s maturity and preparation stuck out the most this spring.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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After all, giant competitor United just announced a 9.2% increase in premium cabin revenue, including 7.6% growth in premium economy.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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