midlife

noun

Definition of midlifenext
as in adulthood

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Recent Examples of midlife There is no dedicated code family for managing the transition, so clinically complex midlife care gets billed as a generic office visit. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 But the new findings suggest there are still opportunities in midlife to prevent or delay its onset, says Coresh. — Kathleen Felton, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 New research finds that people who steer clear of key cardiovascular hazards at midlife live much longer before developing dementia. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026 There's been an explosion of menopause content from influencers, direct-to-consumer telehealth companies marketing to women in midlife, and new books and podcasts on the topic. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
  1. adulthood
  2. maturity
  3. middle age
  4. ripeness
Noun
  • The tale unfolds in many time frames—Sterling’s memory-fraught quest for speed, the troubles of her early adulthood, even echoes of chidhood—which intermingle freely on the screen.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond career prospects, other markers of adulthood are increasingly out of reach.
    — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of adulthood
Noun
  • His maturity level, from his high school program, his parents.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Culture, leadership continuity, transparency and operational maturity often have a greater impact on long-term outcomes than the financial terms themselves.
    — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturity
Noun
  • Klotho crests in youth before settling in adulthood and dwindling in middle age.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The research, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology Open Access, found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age — high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking — had about 13 more dementia-free years.
    — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle age
Noun
  • Dave Moulton of Burrell School Vineyards says pinot noir is rapidly accelerating toward ripeness.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When summer peaches hit peak ripeness, preserve their sweet, juicy flavor with a batch of homemade peach butter.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of ripeness

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