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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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Parents told us they are spending money to help their adult children with child care, rent, down payments for homes and vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Starting this month, adult recipients must complete a CalFresh screening with their home county — either when they first apply for benefits, or during their next recertification, according to the California Department of Social Services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Alma White appeared at Stormont's Education Committee with her son Caleb; she was one of a number of women who spoke to MLAs about the transition from school to adult care in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I had what some would consider a true foodie experience, and the hundreds of dollars I was charged — this time, on my own, adult credit card — to prove it.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Aunt Melissa offers me a sympathetic smile, and I’m glad one adult at the table is happy for me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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