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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
Happy 30th birthday to Clueless, Amy Heckerling’s coming-of-age comedy starring the dynamic duo of Silverstone and Stacey Dash.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
The coming-of-age comedy-drama, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017, was previously criticized for its characters not accurately representing New York City’s diverse population.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
The coming-of-age romantic television series will feature love triangle whiplash, with Belly choosing either Jeremiah or Conrad.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
He was also inspired to experiment in spacey musical ways to enhance the coming-of-age story about loneliness and the search for belonging in space.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
The coming-of-age comedy-drama, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017, was previously criticized for its characters not accurately representing New York City’s diverse population.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2025
The coming-of-age romantic television series will feature love triangle whiplash, with Belly choosing either Jeremiah or Conrad.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
He was also inspired to experiment in spacey musical ways to enhance the coming-of-age story about loneliness and the search for belonging in space.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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And while certainly Detroit would love to see further steps from everyone on the roster, there are two more players right in the development sweet spot for whom one or two more steps could make a major difference.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Advertisement The Crown Prince has been masterful at protecting Saudi Arabia’s development.—
Karen Elliott House,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The primary challenge is the climate's impact on maturation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Just as her last three albums generally marked moments of emotional and mental maturation for Zillennials and early Gen Z, so too does Virgin in its gender-expansive exploration of mid-20s reinvention and self-discovery.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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According to Calder, some of it is population growth.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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When managed constructively, conflict can become a mechanism for growth, understanding and secure attachment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Emergent theories of evolution, questions of science and mysticism, and an illuminating romance are at the heart of Gilbert’s sprawling historical tale, one of her more underappreciated works of fiction.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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From career-defining moments to the evolution of sports and culture, this conversation will go beyond stats and highlights to uncover the mindset, challenges, and legacy of a true game-changer.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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