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Adulthood
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the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity
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the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
Example
Emily looked forward to the independence that adulthood would bring, but also recognized the challenges that lay ahead.
Sarah felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension as she approached adulthood, unsure of what the future held.
Onset of CMT can occur in childhood or adulthood.
Early childhood experiences can condition a person's approach to relationships in adulthood.
At the threshold of adulthood, he faced the challenges of independence and responsibility.
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