adulthood
Example Sentences
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The road to adulthood has been long and winding but at last we’re getting somewhere.
Marcus had a studious, sober nature that showed itself even in youth and young adulthood.
“It’s very common for older adults to re-experience trauma from childhood or early adulthood. Therapy can help you learn ways to cope.”
From MarketWatch
The council said, as Tamzin was close to her 18th birthday, there was a complex balance around ensuring safety yet still preparing her for adulthood.
From BBC
This "kidult" trend is not unique to China, as young adults around the world question "outdated understandings of adulthood", says Prof Erica Kanesaka, a cultural expert at Emory University in the US.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
