as in development
the time when a person becomes an adult
The film is about a young man's coming-of-age.
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Recent Examples of coming-of-age
The latest season of Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age comedy began with a truly devastating loss: the departure of OG cast member Reneé Rapp who played the bitchy but beloved Leighton Murray.
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Ana Osorno, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
At the same time, the ’90s underscored his coming-of-age years between 10 and 19.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025
The final chapter of the coming-of-age paranormal drama is going to be more than a giant spectacle, Matt Duffer said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
At the time, this Depression-era coming-of-age tale, based on A. E. Hotchner’s memoir, was greeted with acclaim — but, also, a huge sigh of relief.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ana Osorno, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
At the same time, the ’90s underscored his coming-of-age years between 10 and 19.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025
The final chapter of the coming-of-age paranormal drama is going to be more than a giant spectacle, Matt Duffer said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
At the time, this Depression-era coming-of-age tale, based on A. E. Hotchner’s memoir, was greeted with acclaim — but, also, a huge sigh of relief.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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The only way Acuña is going to excel and finish his development is by getting consistent playing time at the major league level.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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What's next: Neighborhoods such as NoDa are also experiencing parking shortages due to development and a surge of popular businesses opening in recent years.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Disgorgement As final maturation approaches, bottles are placed mouth down in special riddling, or remuage, racks and rotated a one-quarter turn each day over four to six weeks.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Companies looking to go public often prioritize communication in the months leading up to it, while newly public companies often need to expand their teams as part of the maturation process.—
Eleanor Hawkins,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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His weight of pass and slipperiness on the ball are as good as anything, resulting from an appreciation for the game that has come with maturity.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The organization adores his smarts, professionalism and maturity and has raved about it ever since he was drafted in 2022.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alibaba's domestic e-commerce business Taobao and Tmall Group produced revenue growth of 5% for the quarter and company executives said the division would continue to focus on market share stabilisation in the near future.—
Harshita Mary Varghese and Casey Hall,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s most recent data, the number of facelifts increased 8 percent year-over-year in 2023, outpacing the previous 8 percent growth rate that took place over a three-year timeframe from 2019 to 2022.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ever since Abraham Darby switched to coal from wood more than three centuries ago, technological innovation has been central to every evolution in energy production.—
DANIEL YERGIN,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive fusion of traditional Mexican music with country elements has marked a significant evolution in the genre.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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