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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
Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Hayao Miyazaki's coming-of-age classic centers on the friendship between a young witch and her black cat (voiced in the English version by Phil Hartman).
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
With its mix of Indigenous cultural specificity, a winning coming-of-age story, and a charming ensemble, North of North is delightfully bingeable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
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Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
With its mix of Indigenous cultural specificity, a winning coming-of-age story, and a charming ensemble, North of North is delightfully bingeable.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025
Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coming-of-age
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brentwood’s narrow canyons resist oversized development, and its village-scale retail discourages party-bus invasions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The platform’s supporters point to upcoming technical improvements and the maturation of the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism as potential catalysts for recovery.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Those that wait for AI maturity risk losing ground as industries evolve and competitors leverage AI to enhance decision making, efficiency and growth.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shough will turn 26 in September and was in the same recruiting class as Trevor Lawrence, who’s about to enter his fifth NFL season — so maturity shouldn’t be an issue.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Creatine is a dietary supplement shown to support muscle growth, boost strength, and improve athletic performance.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming-of-age. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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