middle age

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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“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20age. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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