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

The development will also include a nine-story tower with a four story garage, and four stories of office space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of development

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Some regions of the state are further along in fruit maturation than others, particularly the Central Coast, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers.

— Lizzie Kane July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
The first maturation occurs in new American and French oak barrels, like other Reserva expressions, and then the spirit is given its unique cask finish.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of maturation

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The demonstrator will evaluate power distribution, energy conversion, thermal management and system reliability under realistic operating conditions, helping accelerate the maturity of hybrid-electric aviation technologies.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Typically corporate bonds are quoted by the difference above a Treasury security of similar maturity.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of maturity

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How to visit Public access Because of its vastness and thick growth, most of the swamp is accessible only by helicopter or strenuous bushwhacking.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
The growth of the Dolphins defensive front will bode well for Hafley, especially considering the youth in the secondary.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of growth

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As Widow’s Bay gears up for another tourist season, creator Katie Dippold reflected on the show’s evolution at San Diego Comic-Con.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Premium audio brands Trinnov and Ascendo will showcase the latest evolution of their Cylindrical WaveForming technology at Audio Advice Live 2026.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of evolution

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