as in childhood
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Recent Examples of boyhood
The vice president of Lionel Messi’s boyhood team Newell’s Old Boys says the club are working on plans to bring the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner back to the side in 2027.
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Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Fermin came close to leaving his boyhood club in the summer, when Premier League giant Chelsea was eager to acquire his services.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As a writer, Weir penned a number of songs that became cornerstones of the Dead’s concert repertoire; many were penned with his boyhood friend John Perry Barlow.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
Explore More Drive 30 minutes east to Walloon Lake to see the area where Ernest Hemingway spent his boyhood summers.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
There are better, wiser films about boyhood.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Over the years, Clarke would take out that ball and study the whorls of that print—a reminder of boyhood, back when his friend was simply Barry.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Based on the Dylan Thomas prose poem of the same name, published in 1952, the film lovingly and mournfully depicts the boyhood Christmastime of an old Welshman, tenderly and a tad mischievously embodied by Elliott.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Fermin came close to leaving his boyhood club in the summer, when Premier League giant Chelsea was eager to acquire his services.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As a writer, Weir penned a number of songs that became cornerstones of the Dead’s concert repertoire; many were penned with his boyhood friend John Perry Barlow.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
Explore More Drive 30 minutes east to Walloon Lake to see the area where Ernest Hemingway spent his boyhood summers.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
There are better, wiser films about boyhood.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Over the years, Clarke would take out that ball and study the whorls of that print—a reminder of boyhood, back when his friend was simply Barry.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Based on the Dylan Thomas prose poem of the same name, published in 1952, the film lovingly and mournfully depicts the boyhood Christmastime of an old Welshman, tenderly and a tad mischievously embodied by Elliott.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boyhood
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The topics can range from a big decision on the horizon, to how to handle a challenging team dynamic; and one to three times annually, the pair meets in person for full-day sessions, delving into the Knix founder’s childhood, as well as her future career goals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Morgan’s childhood was filled with anguishing losses.—
Sam McDowell
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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The response felt like a celebration of girlhood.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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But like most declarations made in early parenthood, my stance changed once my child reached toddlerhood and started asking to watch the show.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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Grownsy meets that need with products that grow alongside families from newborn days through toddlerhood.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
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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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But as the first generation of women to be vaccinated against HPV in their adolescence grows up (hello), new research suggests that some people could go even longer between screenings.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Boyhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyhood. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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