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adult

[uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt] / əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt /
ADJECTIVE
being mature, fully grown
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NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
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Without any negative information, a starting credit score could be in the “good” range, and then whether it moves up over time to “very good” or “exceptional” will be up to the new adult.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

There may also be opportunities to set up similar partnerships as additional early education centers open near other adult schools, said Pia Sadaqatmal, the district’s chief of transitional programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The most effective strategy involved sterilizing about 22% of adult female koalas each year in areas with the highest population densities rather than applying the approach across the entire region.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

These days, though still a ratings success in relative terms, “60 Minutes” averages about nine million viewers, or 3% of the adult population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Nathan tried his best to ignore the fact that Devin was an adult and also a human.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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