as in grown-up
a fully grown person
at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water
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as in pornographic
dealing in or with explicitly sexual material
an adult magazine
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as in matured
fully grown or developed
insects that are butterflies in their adult stage
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Recent Examples of adult
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025
During that timeframe this year, more than 11,600 measles vaccines were administered in New Mexico — about half given to adults and half to children.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2023
The first whale found this month, a sub-adult male gray whale, was recovered Jan. 11 in Winchester Bay and was slain by killer whales, according to Milstein.
—oregonlive, 24 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Most of the studies focused on caregivers who were spouses or partners, though other family members such as parents, adult children, and siblings were also included.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Mar. 2025
During that timeframe this year, more than 11,600 measles vaccines were administered in New Mexico — about half given to adults and half to children.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
There has not been a sighting of a calf since 2005, though juvenile and sub-adult whales have been seen more recently, Crance said.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2023
The first whale found this month, a sub-adult male gray whale, was recovered Jan. 11 in Winchester Bay and was slain by killer whales, according to Milstein.
—oregonlive, 24 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adult
Adjective
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The origin seems to make sense since mature toms have long, flowing snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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But what has really struck coach John Hynes is Boldy’s mature approach throughout the process.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s a lot going on in your 40s: raising a family, paying a mortgage, shuttling kids to and from activities, caring for elders—all while working.—
Lina Storm,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wilmore, an elder in his Baptist church, is excited to resume face-to-face ministry and enjoy the scent of fresh-cut grass.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Mankind’s dilemma comes across powerfully in the erotic conflict between Jony and Jane.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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This year, the final erotic frames were shot on the premises.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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Red flag warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are ripe for fires.—
JIM VERTUNO,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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There is a certain anime cast to his round face and thick eyelashes, which perhaps are ripe for infantilizing caricature.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Adult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adult. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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