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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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
Having a capital strategy that adapts in real time shows maturity and foresight.—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Carter took up sailing at age 8 after his mother signed him up for a Chicago Park District program.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom, died on May 20 at age 76.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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“Elderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderliness. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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