as in adulthood
the period in a person's life from about age 40 to about age 60
as our generation approaches middle age When he reached middle age, he became suddenly obsessed with reliving his carefree college years.
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Recent Examples of middle age
And this year, the Atlanta Film Festival veers into middle age with 50 years under its belt.
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Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Many Americans think of it as late middle age.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Peet and Shear developed a strong creative chemistry, with her input shaping the script’s exploration of vulnerability, middle age and the complexities of Brooklyn life.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
People with higher vitamin D levels in middle age had less buildup of tau, brain proteins tied to dementia risk, a new study found.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Many Americans think of it as late middle age.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Peet and Shear developed a strong creative chemistry, with her input shaping the script’s exploration of vulnerability, middle age and the complexities of Brooklyn life.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
People with higher vitamin D levels in middle age had less buildup of tau, brain proteins tied to dementia risk, a new study found.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle age
Noun
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Past, present, and future versions of the South Park figures—childhood’s tokens, mined and mined again—are made to converge around adulthood’s most representative, most depressing reality.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But the aftermath of Nora’s death forces Cal to find a new way forward, and his emotions surrounding his journey to adulthood feel both specific and universal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Later, the Capricorn Moon brings maturity to partnership dynamics.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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This long maturity makes their prices fluctuate when rates move.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20age. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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