Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: grown-up

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

“Andor” took risks that helped it appeal to longtime “Star Wars” fans who have been hungry for more complex, or “grown-up,” stories set in the beloved universe, as well as franchise newcomers who are just interested in good television.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/05/unlike-andor-mandalorian-is-going-all-in-on-star-wars-lore/

A trend is the “she-shed” or “man-cave” addition, which offers residents a private at-home retreat — a grown-up version of a kid’s playhouse (another fun use of a shed).

Source: https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/11/27/how-to-finance-a-garage-or-detached-structure-and-protect-your-homes-value/

Besides, he does his best work in grown-up roles.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1167136/the-best-kevin-costner-movies-ranked/

But because, like a grown-up version of a Disney movie, it reminds us of the power of friendship (

Source: https://www.popdust.com/sitting-in-bars-with-cake-review-2665895280.html

Get to know each other’s personalities around all the paperwork that being a grown-up requires, and see if by tackling different pieces together, you can help each other.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/style/modern-love-money-questions-partners.html

Hal has lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he's far from alone; he's got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer.

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/23321400.hal-cruttenden-comedy-coming-bridport/?ref=rss

Her latest project, announced in January 2023, will see her front Your Mum, Your Dad, described by McCall as a “midlife Love Island”, which will aim to match up single parents on dates observed in secret by their grown-up children.

Source: https://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/national/23595744.davina-mccall-says-made-mbe-broadcasting-work-means-great-deal/?ref=rss

He went on to say that Ansreen Bukhari was "the grown-up adult of this group" and that she should have acted that way.

Source: https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/mahek-bukhari-tiktok-trial-live-8719363

In fact, probably the only colour I don’t wear is brown – I’ve always thought it a bit scary and grown-up.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-12366329/How-match-outfit-skin-tone-Summers-hottest-new-trend-coulour-analysis-works.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

In this context, even Max stops viewing Danielle as a de facto grown-up, instead eyeing her from above with pity when she tries to engage him in a sexual act.

Source: https://collider.com/molly-gordon-shiva-baby-performance/

“It’s not a serious or grown-up way to conduct a debate to say, ‘well we have concerns about Rwanda’, ‘we don’t like the compliant environment’ – ‘We don’t want this, we don’t want to’, but not to come up with an alternative.”

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23654778.no-concessions-illegal-migration-bill-jenrick-signals/?ref=rss

It would need to address, properly and sincerely, grown-up concerns about the economic viability of a sovereign Scotland, the potential impact on cross-border cooperation and trade, and the intricate process of disentangling the country from the UK.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23768867.independence-challenge-opportunity-scottish-labour/?ref=rss

I want my impressions, child-like impressions, grown-up impressions, heartbroken lovers impressions,” Sanjay Leela Bhansali added.

Source: https://www.koimoi.com/television/heeramandi-sanjay-leela-bhansali-breaks-silence-on-allegations-of-twisting-historical-facts-in-his-films-i-find-research-very-boring/

I was asking him grown-up questions too.

Source: https://collider.com/bert-kreischer-the-machine-interview/

Kathryn Newton plays the grown-up version of Cassie Lang, the daughter of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang.

Source: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-jeff-loveness-nova-mcu/

Plot twist: there’s also a boozy marshmallow version for grown-up kids (£22).

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/christmas/advent-calendars/best-alternative-advent-calendars-b1100852.html

Regardless of how this shadow came into existence, It struck me as a grown-up version of the alien baby from David Lynch's surrealist film.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/06/03/lady-on-beach-casts-a-shadow-that-looks-like-the-eraserhead-baby-all-grown-up.html

She added: “We also do grown-up books, non fiction and publish for other writers as well.

Source: https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/arts-and-culture/books/childrens-author-reads-festive-book-at-sleaford-library-4456460