as in adult
a fully grown person
once you turn 12, you get to eat with the grown-ups at Thanksgiving
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as in grown
to become mature
everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives
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Recent Examples of grown-up
Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The game features a whole host of characters from Disney and Pixar media, but the storyline is surprisingly grown-up and touching.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Nothing wrong with a plain case, but within the gloom and stress of the year not everything needs to be black or beige to feel grown-up.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Aug. 2024
This is a standard but grown-up rom-com confection that takes place entirely on the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus in one of those quaint little villages with colorful locals who hand out lots of love advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Not surprisingly, the amenities are equally grown-up, with daily yoga, massages, volcanic mud facials in the open-air spa, and coffee tastings as standouts.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
With a sleek, frizz-free finish and slight under-curl at the ends, the new style felt minimal, fresh, and grown-up–especially when paired with a strapless Rick Owens gown.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday Prince, 27, Paris, 25 and Bigi, 22, looked all grown-up for the preview night of MJ: The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The Stanley Cup is looking a little more grown-up these days.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
The game features a whole host of characters from Disney and Pixar media, but the storyline is surprisingly grown-up and touching.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Nothing wrong with a plain case, but within the gloom and stress of the year not everything needs to be black or beige to feel grown-up.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Aug. 2024
This is a standard but grown-up rom-com confection that takes place entirely on the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus in one of those quaint little villages with colorful locals who hand out lots of love advice.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 July 2024
Not surprisingly, the amenities are equally grown-up, with daily yoga, massages, volcanic mud facials in the open-air spa, and coffee tastings as standouts.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
With a sleek, frizz-free finish and slight under-curl at the ends, the new style felt minimal, fresh, and grown-up–especially when paired with a strapless Rick Owens gown.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday Prince, 27, Paris, 25 and Bigi, 22, looked all grown-up for the preview night of MJ: The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Reportedly shot for less than $100,000, this tale of Pooh and Piglet all grown-up and running amok recently opened to box office success in Mexico and is currently playing on cinema screens around America.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grown-up
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That led me to send mature 5-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey to Singapore, which is oppressively hot and humid 12 months out of the year.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are also some intense sequences and mature dialogue, including close-call motorcycle chases, explosions, and moments when family is spoken about with a negative connotation.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots for adults and children age one month to 11 years old are being sought, a news release said.Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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From 2011 to 2019, incidence of colon cancer fell by about 1% annually, mainly among older adults.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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As overall living room viewing has grown, the video quality bar has also risen, with the share of videos uploaded in 4K rising 35% over the previous year.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few seasons, Coach’s profile has grown, particularly among younger shoppers, and the Brooklyn bag—a leather hobo that comes in at under $500—is emblematic of that success.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Grown-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown-up. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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