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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
Happy 30th birthday to Clueless, Amy Heckerling’s coming-of-age comedy starring the dynamic duo of Silverstone and Stacey Dash.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
The coming-of-age comedy-drama, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017, was previously criticized for its characters not accurately representing New York City’s diverse population.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
The coming-of-age romantic television series will feature love triangle whiplash, with Belly choosing either Jeremiah or Conrad.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
He was also inspired to experiment in spacey musical ways to enhance the coming-of-age story about loneliness and the search for belonging in space.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
The coming-of-age comedy-drama, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017, was previously criticized for its characters not accurately representing New York City’s diverse population.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
The coming-of-age romantic television series will feature love triangle whiplash, with Belly choosing either Jeremiah or Conrad.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
He was also inspired to experiment in spacey musical ways to enhance the coming-of-age story about loneliness and the search for belonging in space.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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The biggest grant payment for Kansas public schools currently on hold is a $15.8 million allocation for professional development training that districts provide teachers and administrators.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Advertisement The Crown Prince has been masterful at protecting Saudi Arabia’s development.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The primary challenge is the climate's impact on maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Just as her last three albums generally marked moments of emotional and mental maturation for Zillennials and early Gen Z, so too does Virgin in its gender-expansive exploration of mid-20s reinvention and self-discovery.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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In 2017, the airport published its area growth and development plan that included the creation of a logistics hub south of the facility.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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In the first quarter of 2025, G.D.P. growth was slightly negative as consumer spending weakened, and imports surged as businesses front-ran the tariffs.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Her interests extend to topics such as human evolution, psychology, and quirky animal stories.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
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The tome traces the evolution of the Cup, from the initial race off the coast of England in 1851 to the latest 37th defender-versus-challenger contest held in October 2024.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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