coming-of-age
noun
com·ing-of-age
ˈkə-miŋ-əv-ˈāj 
: the attainment of prominence, respectability, recognition, or maturity
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The vibe is a classic summer coming-of-age story with a page-turning side of paranormal activity.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
This atmospheric indie coming-of-age drama by newcomer India Donaldson stars Lily Collias as a young woman on an awkward hiking trip with her father (James Le Gros) and his best friend (Danny McCarthy).
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 21 May 2024
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
This atmospheric indie coming-of-age drama by newcomer India Donaldson stars Lily Collias as a young woman on an awkward hiking trip with her father (James Le Gros) and his best friend (Danny McCarthy).
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 21 May 2024
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming-of-age. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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