adult

Example Sentences

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He has one adult son, from whom he is estranged, and a niece.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Two adult gray whales washed up dead in the nearby Ocean Shores area earlier in April, Cascadia Research Collective said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“The West Wing” actor Busfield has three adult children from two previous marriages and is the stepfather to Gilbert’s two adult sons from her two previous marriages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

As a teenager and young adult, Jessica tried to learn more about her mom’s case.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Like Andre and I are the children and she’s the adult, even though she’s only seventeen.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller