Synonyms for rite of passage
rite of pas·sage

Princeton's WordNet

1. rite of passagenoun

   a ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood)

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1. • Ritual

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1. Judith HaLevy:

   We regard this rite of passage as a time for great celebration, but kids also need to be reminded that it does n’t come with car keys, in other words, in our 21st century world they are not really adults, but we expect a greater sense of responsibility in the world.

2. Fox Business host Cavuto:

   For Fox Business, this is an important rite of passage, i don't want to screw it up.

3. Dieter Wolke:

   There're still people out there who think that bullying is a normal rite of passage — you go through and toughen up, etc..

4. Neil Cavuto:

   For Fox Business, this is an important rite of passage, i don't want to screw Fox Business up.

5. Greg Waldron:

   It could be seen as a loss of face for the Chinese given they deem FAA certification a key rite of passage for what will be the first domestically built jet to enter commercial service.