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
Jeff managed a young, coming-of-age White Sox team that featured Jack McDowell, Alex Fernandez, Ozzie Guillén, Frank Thomas and Robin Ventura among others.
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
And that’s what’s so great about coming-of-age shows, because young people do make decisions in different ways, and unexpected things happen.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Jan. 2025
Long before Jesse Eisenberg and Sebastian Stan both earned 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations, the pair appeared together in an indie coming-of-age drama that marked the directorial debut of rocker Fred Durst.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
The coming-of-age film tells the story of Jane and Ann, two teenage daughters of police officers living in the same police flat complex where hundreds of police families reside.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
And that’s what’s so great about coming-of-age shows, because young people do make decisions in different ways, and unexpected things happen.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Jan. 2025
Long before Jesse Eisenberg and Sebastian Stan both earned 2025 Golden Globe Awards nominations, the pair appeared together in an indie coming-of-age drama that marked the directorial debut of rocker Fred Durst.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
The coming-of-age film tells the story of Jane and Ann, two teenage daughters of police officers living in the same police flat complex where hundreds of police families reside.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
Noun
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These developments didn’t transpire out of thin air.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jay Harris Bergvall’s influence continues to grow Among the micro issues this season, Lucas Bergvall’s development is among the most positive — and this was another fine night for him.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The infusion of peat and sugar kelp introduces notes of bonfire smoke, heather, and maritime elements, balanced by the fruitiness from the red wine cask maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Murphy’s four-year, $112 million extension last summer already looked amazing before some of the maturation he’s displayed in his offensive game this season.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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While the sultry track showcases the group’s evolution and maturity, the single doesn’t stray far from their signature R&B sound.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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The growing level of maturity in Ball’s game is noticeable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2025
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Its preliminary results for 2024 point toward sales of $693 million, reflecting a 30% y-o-y growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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These speakers shared their vision of a more diverse future and presented strategies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, such as leadership, technology, and the evolution of equity and belonging.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This outflow of matter is a product of the star's evolution.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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