midlife

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Recent Examples of midlife In midlife, stressors such as family, finances, work, and health problems tend to accumulate. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026 Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference. Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 18 June 2026 The Oscar winner says the supplement, long associated with bodybuilders and athletes, has become a key tool for managing one of the most disruptive symptoms women face in midlife. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Society has, for decades, dismissed women in midlife—no longer fertile, what could their worth possibly be? Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
Noun
  • Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
    Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
    Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Now that is maturity, not throwing a fit because Joe is around.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • People tend to think of middle age as a time when life is set—your job, your relationships, everything is pretty stable.
    Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Dance-music producers are notorious for mellowing in middle age.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Heat and southern sun make ripeness reliable, while the deep rooting and the cooler, higher sites keep enough acidity to balance it.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The look, smell, and feel of the fruit can tell you a lot about its ripeness and overall quality.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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