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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenescence
  1. adolescence
  2. minority
  3. boyhood
Noun
  • Most parents can expect at least some developmental pushback in the toddler years or early adolescence.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026
  • The Culture Wars—which used to refer very specifically to the time my book covers, the 1980s and 1990s—that’s my adolescence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of adolescence
Noun
  • Senate seats to watch Both parties are hoping to pick up additional seats in the Senate, where the Republican majority sits at 53, over the 45 Democrats and two independents who tend to caucus with the minority.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Fan Out Diabetes pairs minority LaPorte County congregations with Franciscan’s Community Health Improvement program and community organizations, a release said.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of minority
Noun
  • Kane moved from boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 and has become one of the most successful strikers in the history of the club.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The former 9-time AL base-stealing champ and 9-time gold glover resides in his boyhood home of Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of boyhood

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