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
Wil, a closeted Chinese-American lesbian, is at the apartment of Vivian, a childhood friend with whom she’s recently reunited in adulthood.
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James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
But if the technology is here—and our desire is real—why, then, is making one new, true friend in adulthood still so difficult?
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Persistent lower back pain, despite two surgeries to relieve a herniated disc a few years ago—blame an unathletic youth and an adulthood spent hunched over a computer.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
To me, girlhood — like childhood or adulthood — is always plural.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
And sometimes that’s what adulthood feels like.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Generation Z is entering adulthood under some of the toughest economic conditions in decades.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Today’s early adulthood is tougher to navigate, with higher costs, unstable entry roles, and later milestones, so Gen Z pushes for stability, mental health, and flexibility.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
These investors experienced young adulthood during the inflation spike that accompanied the pandemic and now face a white-collar job market slowdown.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
But if the technology is here—and our desire is real—why, then, is making one new, true friend in adulthood still so difficult?
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Persistent lower back pain, despite two surgeries to relieve a herniated disc a few years ago—blame an unathletic youth and an adulthood spent hunched over a computer.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
To me, girlhood — like childhood or adulthood — is always plural.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
And sometimes that’s what adulthood feels like.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Generation Z is entering adulthood under some of the toughest economic conditions in decades.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Today’s early adulthood is tougher to navigate, with higher costs, unstable entry roles, and later milestones, so Gen Z pushes for stability, mental health, and flexibility.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
These investors experienced young adulthood during the inflation spike that accompanied the pandemic and now face a white-collar job market slowdown.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulthood
maturity
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This cereal grain is quick-growing, reaching 1 or 2 feet at maturity.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Third, the tools required to manage smarter, more agile supply chains are finally reaching maturity.—
Christian Birky,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Adulthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulthood. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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