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the time when a person becomes an adult
The film is about a young man's coming-of-age.
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Recent Examples of coming-of-age
But Everything’s Going to Be Great is really about Les’ coming-of-age.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Created by Mara Brock Akil and adapted from Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever captures teenage heart and a coming-of-age for former childhood friends, Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards, who have a serendipitous run-in with each other at a New Year’s Eve party.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
After being plucked from Australia as a teenager, his coming-of-age experience unfolded largely in studios, hotels, and tour buses thousands of miles away from home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
This novel—a whodunit, a coming-of-age, a New York novel—heralds the arrival of a rarefied talent.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for coming-of-age
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Created by Mara Brock Akil and adapted from Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever captures teenage heart and a coming-of-age for former childhood friends, Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards, who have a serendipitous run-in with each other at a New Year’s Eve party.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
After being plucked from Australia as a teenager, his coming-of-age experience unfolded largely in studios, hotels, and tour buses thousands of miles away from home.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
This novel—a whodunit, a coming-of-age, a New York novel—heralds the arrival of a rarefied talent.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for coming-of-age
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The depot houses rare posters, architectural models, and artifacts from every stage of the network’s development.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The maturation of its player base naturally creates a demand for more mature experiences, hence why Brookhaven and its role-playing capabilities are so popular.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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One Life focuses on times of change and maturation.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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His elite skating ability translates on both ends of the ice, and his maturity, despite being on the younger side of this draft class, is clear.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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James made a name for himself as a versatile, team-first player who brings leadership and maturity on the floor, and a strong sense of purpose.—
Shane Connuck
June 26,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The Inter-American Development Bank forecasts data center investments in the region will double by 2029 relative to last year’s level, potentially boosting stagnating economic growth.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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Initially believed to be a stroke, he was rushed to Salford Royal Hospital, where scans revealed a growth on his brain.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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