as in growing
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of growing up
Liim stopped by the Billboard office in New York City with his management to talk about his influences, the crafting of his debut album, and growing up in a city full of opportunity for a kid like him.
—
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Grande started as a child star on Nickelodeon shows and has had to face the scrutiny and pressure of growing up under the public eye.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
When Macy was growing up, her mother worked in a factory and her dad was known as the town drunk.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
While growing up outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the shadow of the Horseshoe, Smith was on Ohio State’s recruiting radar but the Buckeyes went a different direction.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The story resonated with me and my community growing up in Wyandotte County, one of the poorest counties in Kansas City.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
When Calif Chong was growing up in a working-class Hong Kong household, no one in her family went to the cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
The play focuses on Marceau’s extraordinary real-life story growing up as a young man during World War II.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
She was inspired to pursue hairstyling as a profession after growing up in the Bay Area, witnessing her mother’s career as a beautician.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Grande started as a child star on Nickelodeon shows and has had to face the scrutiny and pressure of growing up under the public eye.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
When Macy was growing up, her mother worked in a factory and her dad was known as the town drunk.
—Alex Kotlowitz, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2025
While growing up outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the shadow of the Horseshoe, Smith was on Ohio State’s recruiting radar but the Buckeyes went a different direction.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The story resonated with me and my community growing up in Wyandotte County, one of the poorest counties in Kansas City.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
When Calif Chong was growing up in a working-class Hong Kong household, no one in her family went to the cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
The play focuses on Marceau’s extraordinary real-life story growing up as a young man during World War II.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
She was inspired to pursue hairstyling as a profession after growing up in the Bay Area, witnessing her mother’s career as a beautician.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growing up
Verb
-
Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
-
His election victory reflected a growing skepticism about multilateralism and global engagement more generally among Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
But this topic in particular — a quarterback progressing through his reads — really doesn’t work without a functioning offensive line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
-
According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Much of his work involved serving as a guinea pig for medical experiments investigating how his naturally aging body reacted to being in space.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Aerospace experts and officials warn that the Air Force is facing a readiness and capacity crisis, with an aging fighter fleet and declining operational capability.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Growing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growing%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share