early in life

idiom

: at a young age
She knew what she wanted to do early in life.

Examples of early in life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But scientists are developing experiments to collect information and samples — like stool or blood — early in life and plan to track them into adulthood. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 Purpose as Prevention and Propulsion The evidence is clear: young adults who cultivate a sense of purpose early in life are better prepared to resist unhealthy digital habits and more equipped to pursue long-term fulfillment. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Some scientific reviews have suggested glyphosate may disrupt the gut microbiome and the endocrine system, as well as interfere with nervous system development when exposure happens early in life. Knvul Sheikh, New York Times, 22 May 2025 But the question of whether most Americans should be getting COVID shots regularly is fundamentally different from the question of whether healthy kids should be able to get a primary series of shots early in life. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for early in life

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Early in life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20in%20life. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!