adultness

noun

Definition of adultnessnext
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
Noun
  • While fashion has a way of chasing the fountain of youth, Kate Spade might have a particular claim on the future consumer as its mix of whimsy and chic has a natural appeal for those moving into adulthood.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, the attempts to push the beloved main characters of the first series (minus Suki, inexplicably absent) into adulthood yield mostly disappointing results.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026
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“Adultness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adultness. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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