ADULTS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

adults

noun

plural of adult

as in grown-ups

a fully grown person at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water

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Recent Examples of adults In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Nearly one-third of adults in the United States may be iron deficient, according to a 2024 study. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Admission costs $30 for adults and $26 for children ages 5 to 12, according to the news release. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Goldin said the student has no family and lives in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Zest contributes to life satisfaction among children, adolescents, and adults. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026 The Clubhouse opens with more than 70 items for adults and kids, including a youth line of T-shirts, crewnecks and hoodies, as well as adult apparel, hats and collectibles. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Over the past few weeks, it's been mostly students, not grown-ups, who have led the opposition to a Camas High cross country runner competing against girls after starting the season on the boys team.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The sweet yellow box bedroom is a hit with kids, and grown-ups will appreciate the calm, thoughtful set up.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025

Definition of grown-ups

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The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Beyond absorbing his elders’ influences, LaFarge’s schoolmates were also impactful.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026

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