as in grown-ups
a fully grown person
at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water
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Recent Examples of adults
And the steepest declines in reading skills among adults can be found among 20-somethings.
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Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Other groups that are more likely to suffer from measles complications include adults older than 20 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, the federal health agency said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2023 the group added the adults-only W Costa Navarino, which lies just to the east (within walking distance).
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Monitor your body temperatures, especially those of infants and older adults who can lose body heat more quickly.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
About two-thirds of Hispanic adults overall disapproved of the president’s approach to immigration, while 61% said his economic policies have made conditions worse, according to the poll.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And that's a challenge for a lot of our older adults to navigate.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
General grounds admission, which includes access to livestock events, exhibits and the carnival midway, is $15 for adults, $8 for ages 6-16, and free for children 5 and under.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Other groups that are more likely to suffer from measles complications include adults older than 20 years old, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, the federal health agency said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
In 2023 the group added the adults-only W Costa Navarino, which lies just to the east (within walking distance).
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Monitor your body temperatures, especially those of infants and older adults who can lose body heat more quickly.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
About two-thirds of Hispanic adults overall disapproved of the president’s approach to immigration, while 61% said his economic policies have made conditions worse, according to the poll.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
And that's a challenge for a lot of our older adults to navigate.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
General grounds admission, which includes access to livestock events, exhibits and the carnival midway, is $15 for adults, $8 for ages 6-16, and free for children 5 and under.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adults
elders
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Saikat Choudhury’s detailed graphite drawings honor connections between youth and elders, bridge cultural traditions, and acknowledge the disparity in belonging as well.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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But wealthy elders aren’t in a big hurry to discuss those plans with the kids.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adults. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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