as in adolescence
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Recent Examples of juvenescence
The juvenescence of their relationship — confined mostly to texting — makes each interaction fraught with the danger of a fatal misstep.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
And did so with a bounding juvenescence.
—Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
And did so with a bounding juvenescence.
—Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenescence
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In a flash forward to their adolescence, Yuru is a hunter leading a humble life in a small village, while Asa is being held behind a cage in town for unclear reasons.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shia Islam is the majority religion in Iran, but the constitution recognizes Sunni Islam, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Christianity as minority sects, with each represented in parliament.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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On September 23, 1980, one day after launching airstrikes on Iran, Iraqi ground forces crossed into Khuzestan, a strategic western province that contained Iran’s largest oil field and a considerable number of Iranian Arabs, a minority in the country.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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While there was a lot of love for Marc Guehi, who joined City in January, plenty of Palace fans wanted to see Eberechi Eze, who returned to boyhood club Arsenal last summer after winning the FA Cup and Community Shield with Palace, win the league.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The documentary delves into themes of Black boyhood, family ties, faith, crime, forgiveness and redemption, creating a compelling narrative of resilience and hope.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Juvenescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenescence. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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