grown-up

Example Sentences

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“That is the grown-up part of the AI story: Less sparkle, more spreadsheet.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“The idea of being a grown-up, of being a man, was something I was searching for,” Gyllenhaal said.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Everyone loves to hate on grown-up fans of Disney theme parks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Sometimes I feel he is more grown-up and I'm more childish," she says, "though I can be quite bossy."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The pretty paper made me feel more grown-up, like I knew what I was doing.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks