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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Becoming a mother is a marker of adulthood for them, Hertz says.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
12 Jan. 2026 -
To be sure, talented children usually find success in adulthood.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Adultness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adultness. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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