as in babyhood
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Recent Examples of infancy
The body of research exploring the link between autism and acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not conclusive, and there’s even less research looking at autism prevalence relative to acetaminophen use during infancy or early childhood.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
When streaming was in its infancy, network parents experimented with permitting live streams of shows also airing on networks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
This can occur in infancy, during adolescence, and while aging.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
When all this was in its infancy, moped and bike deliveries were considered a congestion-easing move over the use of cars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
When streaming was in its infancy, network parents experimented with permitting live streams of shows also airing on networks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
This can occur in infancy, during adolescence, and while aging.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
When all this was in its infancy, moped and bike deliveries were considered a congestion-easing move over the use of cars.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infancy
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
Noun
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This affair is just another example of Adam’s bewildering emotional immaturity.—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to psychotherapist Sarah Lee, an adult who struggles with basic routines like cooking and cleaning while their partner is away may be dealing with more than just immaturity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Infancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infancy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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