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
Far from being simply a denunciation of marginalization, the song becomes a sincere embrace of vulnerable childhoods, highlighting the pain of those who grow up in poverty, neglect, and, often, are forced into crime as a means of survival.
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The original Myslf aroma boasts floral elements with woody undertones, a combination that evoked strong childhood memories for Butler.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
But as fate would have it, Demmer, now 27, lives just down the road from her childhood home.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
His unresolved issues from childhood manifest in the need to keep the dream of a nuclear family alive at all costs.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The original Myslf aroma boasts floral elements with woody undertones, a combination that evoked strong childhood memories for Butler.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
But as fate would have it, Demmer, now 27, lives just down the road from her childhood home.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
His unresolved issues from childhood manifest in the need to keep the dream of a nuclear family alive at all costs.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.
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