as in infancy
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Recent Examples of babyhood
His arms, still rounded with the softness of babyhood, were raised; his hands behind his head.
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Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babyhood
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In an era when the internet was still in its infancy, Starcow distinguished itself by sourcing, importing and selling exclusive products not distributed in France, giving an entire generation access to rare fashion items.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The transformation of Los Angeles, from a destination for people in need of a fresh start into a place of glamour, was in its infancy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The show, in exaggerating adolescence—in remaking that consequential phase as a fantasy and a melodrama—also managed to honor it.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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On the cusp of adolescence, Vincent starts questioning his identity, friendships and family, while experiencing his first crushes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Babyhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babyhood. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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