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
Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Three adults were also fatally shot: Mike Hill, the school custodian; Katherine Koonce, the head of the school; and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 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
That's when the two adult dogs and two puppies cornered Avery, barking and growling at her.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Three adults were also fatally shot: Mike Hill, the school custodian; Katherine Koonce, the head of the school; and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 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 combined entity would aim to secure American access to mature chips amid potential risks from China competition and tensions between China and Taiwan, Nikkei reported.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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The new look also resembles the monochrome branding of Apple TV+, another streamer that is largely associated with mature programming.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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Whether through preparing tea, calling our elders, drinking and cleaning with water, or singing to our babies (plant, fur, or human!), our care practices are tied to the earth and everything born from it.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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The distance from Bolden to the present day is only six generations, but the mentorship, stewardship, and transmission of this most American music has always depended on elders of the craft.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deadline is hearing the script is about Delaney Pitts, a nerdy teenage virgin who has a secret online life as an erotic fan fiction author.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Directed by two Emmy-award-winning filmmakers, Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film features Miller and other funk royalty such as George Clinton, leader of the Parliament and Funkadelic groups, plus members of classic funk groups like the Ohio Players, famous for their erotic album covers.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Today it is produced as a light wine with smooth, ripe tannins, floral violet notes and juicy berries.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Where to Store Pineapples Your uncut, ripe pineapple will stay fresh for up to 3 days sitting on the countertop.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Adult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adult. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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