coming-of-age
noun
com·ing-of-age
ˈkə-miŋ-əv-ˈāj 
: the attainment of prominence, respectability, recognition, or maturity
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Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The New York Times bestseller tells the coming-of-age story of two sisters in France on the eve of World War II and their struggles to survive the German occupation of their country.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Even so, Lowery crafts a lovely, heartfelt coming-of-age movie in the vein of a 1980s Amblin Entertainment production, infused with compassion and tenderness.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The decade-spanning narrative blends elements of romance, mystery and coming-of-age storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The New York Times bestseller tells the coming-of-age story of two sisters in France on the eve of World War II and their struggles to survive the German occupation of their country.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Even so, Lowery crafts a lovely, heartfelt coming-of-age movie in the vein of a 1980s Amblin Entertainment production, infused with compassion and tenderness.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The decade-spanning narrative blends elements of romance, mystery and coming-of-age storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Coming-of-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coming-of-age. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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