juvenescence

noun

Definition of juvenescencenext
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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  1. adolescence
  2. minority
  3. boyhood
Noun
  • Khan and Devan, now in their early teens, literally grew into adolescence while working on this show over the past three years.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That hasn’t stopped them from having two teenage, half-vampire sons, which begs some questions about vampire physiology but allows for some solid jokes about superpowered adolescence.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of adolescence
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  • In 2008, Lauder made a minority investment in the Ayurvedic beauty brand Forest Essentials, then increased its ownership stake in 2020.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Gambia, which launched the proceedings in 2019, selected Pillay when the country accused Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority group.
    — Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of minority
Noun
  • 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
  • Coutinho had been without a club since leaving boyhood club Vasco da Gama.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of boyhood

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“Juvenescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenescence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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