as in grown-ups
a fully grown person
at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water
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In December 2012, 20 students and six adults died in the shooting at the school in Newtown, Conn.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Some limit their gifting to only immediate family members or to children or set up a gift exchange where adults pick another adult’s name out of a hat.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The new Cartier Suite, which can fit three guests (two adults, one child), is decked out with a custom Christmas tree designed by the iconic jewelry and watchmaking brand and includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling Cartier Champagne.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas is also doing particularly well among adults 18-34, women 18-34, men 18-34 and women 18-49, according to Nielsen data.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Some limit their gifting to only immediate family members or to children or set up a gift exchange where adults pick another adult’s name out of a hat.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As families grow from two married adults to larger households with multiple children, others have reduced their circle of giving.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The new Cartier Suite, which can fit three guests (two adults, one child), is decked out with a custom Christmas tree designed by the iconic jewelry and watchmaking brand and includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling Cartier Champagne.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas is also doing particularly well among adults 18-34, women 18-34, men 18-34 and women 18-49, according to Nielsen data.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Adults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adults. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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