GROWN-UPS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

grown-ups

noun

plural of grown-up

as in adults

a fully grown person once you turn 12, you get to eat with the grown-ups at Thanksgiving

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adults

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In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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