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
The series follows a group of friends in their 20s who are navigating adulthood, including some regulars whom Real Housewives fans will recognize.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Diagnosed by an esoteric rabbi as possessed by his father’s dybbuk, Bernardo must exorcise the spirit and face adulthood.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
These capacities are not easily installed in adulthood.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Nearly two decades after Anna Nicole Smith’s death, her daughter is stepping into adulthood in her own way.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
That firm parenting style came with a clear household rule that her sons were expected to respect the rules under her roof until adulthood.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Rosie the mother Jennifer McMullen, 101, is mother to six sons, three of whom reached adulthood and three who were lost within days of their births, between 1946 to 1949.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As young artists in their mid-20s who had started as trainees as early as their teens and had participated in intense music survival shows, the members faced rigorous training, criticism, and rejection before reaching adulthood.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Diagnosed by an esoteric rabbi as possessed by his father’s dybbuk, Bernardo must exorcise the spirit and face adulthood.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
These capacities are not easily installed in adulthood.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The program is tailored to teach children about saving and investing, and to encourage children and their families to build wealth for adulthood and retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Nearly two decades after Anna Nicole Smith’s death, her daughter is stepping into adulthood in her own way.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
That firm parenting style came with a clear household rule that her sons were expected to respect the rules under her roof until adulthood.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Rosie the mother Jennifer McMullen, 101, is mother to six sons, three of whom reached adulthood and three who were lost within days of their births, between 1946 to 1949.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
As young artists in their mid-20s who had started as trainees as early as their teens and had participated in intense music survival shows, the members faced rigorous training, criticism, and rejection before reaching adulthood.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulthood
maturity
Noun
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Physically striking, technically excellent and with a maturity beyond his years, Jaydee Canvot instantly caught the eye.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adulthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulthood. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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