MIDLIFE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

midlife

noun

Definition of midlife

as in adulthood

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Recent Examples of midlife But much of the brain-imaging research has looked at women around midlife and measured their brains at one point in time. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The trend sits at the intersection of rucking culture, midlife menopause wellness, osteoporosis concerns and the broader shift toward ambient wellness routines. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 From Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, Platonic follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Everyday adults, especially those who are older or entering midlife, can also benefit. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife

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But Japan’s experience suggests what can happen when a bunch of young people who did everything right to prepare for adulthood find the fruits of adulthood deferred, en masse.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
In what many compared to Friends, the series charted the group’s personal and professional lives as each of them attempted to figure out adulthood.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adulthood

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This strategy, announced after yields hit 19-year highs, involves funding these repurchases by issuing more short-term bills, effectively swapping longer-term debt for shorter maturities.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
He was struck by Björck’s maturity, despite the 15-year age gap between himself and Winnipeg’s latest first-round draft pick.

— Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of maturity

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High blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, abdominal fat and impaired glucose regulation don’t suddenly materialize in middle age.

— Paul McClure August 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026
Visualizing Middle-Age Malaise Whitaker’s approach to middle age appears throughout the series.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of middle age

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