at the tender age

phrase

: when only (a specified young age)

He left home at the tender age of 18.

Examples of at the tender age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Already an industry veteran at the tender age of 13, Jackson made this first official solo foray — a canny move by Motown head Berry Gordy to further capitalize on the Jackson 5’s immense popularity. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026

David de Gea, who admittedly arrived in England at the tender age of 20, failed to hold down a starting spot at Manchester United for two full seasons before becoming their best player. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Born in Texas in 1939, Funk was determined to take to the skies, flying as a teenager and becoming a professional aviator at the tender age of 20. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 July 2026

In April 2024, Jackson made his debut at the tender age of 20, but spent just 16 days with the Orioles before being shipped down to Triple-A Norfolk. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for at the tender age

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• leafage
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• offstage
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