as in youth
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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Recent Examples of adolescence
Mother/daughter relationships can be challenging to navigate during adolescence; feeling ostracized is something many viewers globally have undoubtedly experienced and the ebbs and flows of friendships indeed continue throughout our lives.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Additionally, a Norwegian trial showed an association between cod liver oil supplementation during adolescence and a decreased risk of lifetime development of multiple sclerosis.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
About 41% of our sample of 225 college students reported creating at least one imaginary athlete at some point in middle childhood or early adolescence.
—Stephanie Madsen, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Dave was born April 14, 1944, in Cardiff, Wales, and performed in various bands in his adolescence and young adulthood.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Additionally, a Norwegian trial showed an association between cod liver oil supplementation during adolescence and a decreased risk of lifetime development of multiple sclerosis.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
About 41% of our sample of 225 college students reported creating at least one imaginary athlete at some point in middle childhood or early adolescence.
—Stephanie Madsen, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Dave was born April 14, 1944, in Cardiff, Wales, and performed in various bands in his adolescence and young adulthood.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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Chambers designed the event to uplift youth who are often affected by violence.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Upcoming projects from Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios include Big Dreams: The Little League World Series 2024, an ESPN documentary to bow Aug. 12 and centered on the iconic American youth sporting event.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of unexpectedly energetic objects have been discovered throughout the distant universe, possibly hinting that the cosmos was far more active during its infancy than astronomers once believed.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Part of the answer here is that the ISV market is in its infancy.—
Fiona Roach Canning,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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David Ellison, speaking on CNBC Friday morning, said the NFL is now a minority partner in Paramount through its existing deal with Skydance Sports.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Ryans have added a small amount of equity since then, and are currently among the largest minority shareholders in the NFL.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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