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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In response to these challenges, the company encourages a shift in perspective that supports greater operational maturity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
From poise and football maturity, Moore plays beyond his years (see his 2025 Penn State tape).—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Language development, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building all begin before age three.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Elderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderliness. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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