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
By 2040, the then-middle age generation is expected to rake in $74 trillion in income.
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Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Life is still unfair for Malcolm, now in middle age.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
But then, isn’t that what middle age is largely about?
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The findings underscore that middle age, not old age, may be the most socially disconnected period of life for millions of Americans, raising questions about the broader impact on public health and well-being.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Life is still unfair for Malcolm, now in middle age.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
But then, isn’t that what middle age is largely about?
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The findings underscore that middle age, not old age, may be the most socially disconnected period of life for millions of Americans, raising questions about the broader impact on public health and well-being.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle age
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle age
Noun
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Money management often feels straightforward in early adulthood.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Young adulthood tends to be a difficult period regardless of gender.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dynamic can instill high self-esteem, foster maturity, and enable a child to develop a strong identity.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bacon said Target marks the point where culture, consumer behavior and brand maturity converge.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20age. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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