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adult

[uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt] / əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt /
ADJECTIVE
being mature, fully grown
Synonyms
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NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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New college grads are starting their adult lives in a challenging environment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Traditional custodial accounts are available at most brokerages and let an adult, usually a parent, manage an account on behalf of a child of any age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The average adult produces more than a liter of urine and over 100 grams of poo each day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“Active adult and move-up segments have outperformed relative to the entry-level, where affordability concerns remain intense,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s also kind of a hassle to go back and forth to the adult women’s dorm, because it’s on the other side of the Ranch’s sprawling main house.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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