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
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
Think grown-up and cool, rather than twee and cute.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
The trick is to avoid pairing it with an outfit that’s overly girly or candy-colored—think grown-up and cool, rather than twee and sweet.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2024
Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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
Think grown-up and cool, rather than twee and cute.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
The trick is to avoid pairing it with an outfit that’s overly girly or candy-colored—think grown-up and cool, rather than twee and sweet.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 6 Feb. 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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Some of the more mature advanced nuclear players are racing closer to commercialization, citing timelines as early as 2028.Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Goldfish had its own buzzy launch this fall but this one was catered to its more mature customers.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Based out of West Valley College in Saratoga, the College of Adaptive Arts provides college programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Another recurring theme is for a cynical adult to unknowingly put the real Santa on television for ratings, only to become a convert by the film’s end.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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This approach to seeing Clark play against other Black players has continued into the WNBA as Clark’s presence has grown the league’s fanbase, creating sellout crowds and record-breaking attendance wherever Clark plays.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Like other premium Tequila’s it’s made from 100% blue Weber agave, grown in the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Grown-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grown-up. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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