rite of passage

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The stores sell dresses for proms, special occasions and quinceañeras, a Latin American rite of passage celebrating a young girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It was a wistful and exciting moment, a rite of passage for many privileged middle-class parents around this time of year.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

A rite of passage to a career on Wall Street, working as a young investment banker has seen many of its vaunted perks scaled back over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Lindblad's so new to the sport that he hasn't even taken part in what's become a rite of passage for F1 drivers – introducing himself to the Drive to Survive cameras.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I’m still ready for my rite of passage.

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