as in adulthood
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Recent Examples of midlife
Leslie Mann delivers a heartwarming performance as a woman drifting through a midlife reset, latching onto two college students locked in a subtle competition for her attention.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
On her first album in eight years, Robyn reckons with motherhood and midlife desire, Spencer Kornhaber writes.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
For people in midlife and beyond, choosing fruits that are naturally higher in fiber more often can be a smart strategy.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
While once relegated to the weight room, Creatine is a potent brain-booster for women in midlife.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
On her first album in eight years, Robyn reckons with motherhood and midlife desire, Spencer Kornhaber writes.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
For people in midlife and beyond, choosing fruits that are naturally higher in fiber more often can be a smart strategy.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
While once relegated to the weight room, Creatine is a potent brain-booster for women in midlife.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
Noun
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Surely, every generation faces this devastating crossroads of actual adulthood.—
Annah Feinberg,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Showrunner Sam Levinson’s third season will feature a five-year time jump into adulthood for the characters.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell had just turned 18 in November, but was still behind his peers in his physical maturity.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gerles’ maturity has even impressed other coaches.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many Americans think of it as late middle age.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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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,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The amount of fiber and resistant starch available depends on ripeness, with underripe plantains having the most.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchi’s Charlotte, North Carolina, location, notes that peas are frozen at peak ripeness, which preserves both sweetness and nutrients.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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