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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.
The novel has depicted the protagonist's journey from childhood to adulthood.
His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood.
Onset of CMT can occur in childhood or adulthood.
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