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
In many ways, the child-actor version of Bale feels very different than the grown-up, risk-taking Bale of adulthood.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The work of building long-lasting confidence in your children starts early in their childhood and can last well into their adulthood, says Kamphoff.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
As a former soccer player, nothing is more nostalgic than track pants making a comeback in my adulthood.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Blending her brew of observational humor with personal reflections on family, culture and everyday life, the Mexican-American comic has fresh material that reflects on adulthood and self-discovery for her latest show.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Natural collagen production begins to drop in early adulthood and declines more sharply with age.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
But by adulthood, the gap had nearly disappeared.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Diagnosed in adulthood, treatment has helped her improve focus, presence, and self-understanding.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
It is characterized by involuntary movements and sounds called tics that usually begin in childhood and, for some people, continue into adulthood.
—Rena Zito, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The work of building long-lasting confidence in your children starts early in their childhood and can last well into their adulthood, says Kamphoff.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
As a former soccer player, nothing is more nostalgic than track pants making a comeback in my adulthood.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Blending her brew of observational humor with personal reflections on family, culture and everyday life, the Mexican-American comic has fresh material that reflects on adulthood and self-discovery for her latest show.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Natural collagen production begins to drop in early adulthood and declines more sharply with age.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
But by adulthood, the gap had nearly disappeared.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Diagnosed in adulthood, treatment has helped her improve focus, presence, and self-understanding.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
It is characterized by involuntary movements and sounds called tics that usually begin in childhood and, for some people, continue into adulthood.
—Rena Zito, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulthood
maturity
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Digital engineering and proven technologies were used to ensure design maturity and technical excellence.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Its latest debt raise included a $5 billion convertible preferred offering and roughly $25 billion in senior notes at different maturities, according to a credit investor who spoke to CNBC.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Adulthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulthood. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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