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
Sandoval spent two years on the road with his childhood idol, while still working as a reissue producer for Rhino, and appeared on Dave’s 2000 live album Rock Bottom, which was recorded at the Bottom Line in New York City.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
What makes the accomplishment all the more impressive – his family experienced homelessness for a good part of his childhood.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Hazel Spracklin, born 100 years ago in Linton, North Dakota, recalls a simple childhood.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
DeVaux brought her childhood search for perfection with her to her barn.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
What makes the accomplishment all the more impressive – his family experienced homelessness for a good part of his childhood.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Hazel Spracklin, born 100 years ago in Linton, North Dakota, recalls a simple childhood.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
DeVaux brought her childhood search for perfection with her to her barn.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childhood
Noun
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The Eagles showcased their youth in the girls 200 free relay.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Today’s teens have no shortage of movies and TV shows romanticizing what malls were like in their parents’ youth.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Yulieth, on the cusp of adolescence, faces the difficulties of growing up in a wild territory where natural beauty coexists with the hostility of machismo.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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This ability is rare, is seen mostly in children, and usually disappears by adolescence.—
Gabrielle Principe,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childhood. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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