JUVENESCENCE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

juvenescence

noun

Definition of juvenescence

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. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023

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Noun

Knight had developed a private love of music as a child, only to be thrust into the spotlight in adolescence thanks in part to his dad’s connections.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
This year’s Teens & Screens study surveyed more than 1,500 adolescents (ages 10-24, reflecting the ages of adolescence as defined by the National Academy of Sciences).

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adolescence

Noun

The Washington Examiner asked state election officials how many precincts, belonging to the 12 language-minority districts that have hit the 20% threshold, will be provided an interpreter on Tuesday.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The discussion will examine the mechanics behind major sports transactions, including franchise acquisitions, minority ownership stakes, private equity investment and evolving financing structures.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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Interestingly, Micah Richards, the former right-back, has been criticised by some City supporters in recent years for not speaking positively enough about the club, and backing his boyhood side Arsenal in the media.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Hastert’s journey to Congress from his boyhood farm appeared to be the result of fate and luck.

— Michael Tarm, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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