COMING-OF-AGE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

coming-of-age

noun

Definition of coming-of-age

as in development

the time when a person becomes an adult The film is about a young man's coming-of-age.

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Noun

Wang said that Silicon Valley has lost some of its appetite for founders who build hardware products, shunning the longer development cycles and less return upside, compared with AI applications, as well as inevitable supply chain hurdles.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of development

Noun

How about a whiskey that goes way beyond that and gets a secondary maturation in a total of six different barrels?

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category.

— William Jones, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of maturation

Noun

When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.

— Siggie Cohen, CNBC, 4 July 2026
The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Now, Mattel reports five quarters of consecutive sales growth for American Girl, even as Barbie and Polly Pocket sales slow.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of growth

Noun

James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The drama will track Nibedita’s evolution from a young Irish educator into a champion of India’s cultural and spiritual awakening, set during a period of sweeping change in the country.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 July 2026

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