as in maturity
the state of being an old person
refuses to let her elderliness interfere with her indomitable zest for life
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Noun
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His elite skating ability translates on both ends of the ice, and his maturity, despite being on the younger side of this draft class, is clear.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
27 June 2025 -
James made a name for himself as a versatile, team-first player who brings leadership and maturity on the floor, and a strong sense of purpose.—
Shane Connuck
June 26,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Note: Watch Brielle Lubin in 2019, at age 14, discuss this issue.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The new warning label discloses the risk of myocarditis, which appeared in 8 cases per 1 million people who got the 2023-2024 COVID shots between the ages of 6 months and 64 years old, mostly commonly among males aged 12 to 24.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Elderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderliness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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