as in youth
the state or time of being a child
enjoy your childhood—it won't last forever
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Recent Examples of childhood
Some schools offer early childhood education, pre-K and special programs for students with special needs.
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Originally conceived as a wink to childhood staples, the shoes have since evolved into one of Jonathan Anderson’s most recognizable experiments in surrealist footwear.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s father was a gang member, Reynolds said, and incarcerated during his childhood.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Originally conceived as a wink to childhood staples, the shoes have since evolved into one of Jonathan Anderson’s most recognizable experiments in surrealist footwear.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Rocha’s father was a gang member, Reynolds said, and incarcerated during his childhood.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childhood
Noun
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Speaking of parents, Angie is visiting her father, who shows her photos from his youth.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the sidelines, a pop-up program will feature workshops ranging from Emirati comics to a photography and documentation tour, while panels and keynote sessions will delve into the role of cinema in shaping youth culture.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The expansion of Fern's character, in particular should resonate with parents of children who are entering adolescence and starting to have different interests.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Equal parts hilarious and disturbing (puberty in a nutshell), Polinger melds body horror with a razor-sharp insight into the subconscious psyche of adolescence.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childhood. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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