ADULTHOOD Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

adulthood

noun

as in maturity

the state of being fully grown or developed the period between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence

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Recent Examples of adulthood Depending on the hospital, pediatric units — which are separate from neonatal intensive care units — can serve patients ranging from a few weeks old to well into their teens or early adulthood. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 And even the Radcliffes and Barrymores hardly seem to emerge into adulthood unscathed. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 The three other members of Uppity are bubbly, guileless, and joyful to an extent that’s unique at any age, but especially rare in adulthood. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Ancestral stories shared at family gatherings and trips to powwows across the island community steeped her awareness into adulthood. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Those cohorts cover the years of adolescence and young adulthood up to age 29, including the 18- to 24-year-old demographic most coveted by many advertisers. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 And now, after 30 years of tumult and triumph, Bryan is trying on actual adulthood. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026 These children often take on adult responsibilities without receiving proper acknowledgment or support for doing so—and often have difficulty expressing their needs and maintaining healthy relationships in adulthood. — Parents, 17 Oct. 2026 Raised among Lehmans and Paleys, the photographer didn’t pick up a camera until well into adulthood. — Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026

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maturity

Noun

Duration is a measurement of a bond's price sensitivity to fluctuations in rates, and issues with shorter maturities tend to have lower duration.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
There is no exhaustive review of AI maturity in the industry, but surveys suggest that many companies hit a wall with their pilot projects, leaving them at stage two.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

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