adult life
noun
: the period from the time one became an adult
I've worked here all of my adult life.
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Deciding where to begin your adult life can be daunting for young people.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
The show features a crew of relatable women who, like many of us, excel in one area of adult life—often professional roles—yet struggle with relationships, parenting or other aspects of the everyday.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Real Estate 10 American cities where young professionals are thriving
Balancing economic considerations with the desire for a vibrant social life is a constant challenge for young people
By
Start Slideshow
Start Slideshow
Deciding where to begin your adult life can be daunting for young people.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 5 Feb. 2025
The annual survey reveals that, while 94% of people believe that social and emotional skills are important to happiness in adult life, 42% of people report having little or no understanding of how these skills develop during early childhood.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adult life
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“Adult life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult%20life. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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