MIDLIFE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

midlife

noun

Definition of midlife

as in adulthood

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Recent Examples of midlife Pops draws parallels to ABC’s The Rookie, about LAPD’s oldest rookie, which also was based on a real person changing careers midlife. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The overall caseload remains in midlife, though the entry point does not. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Even without arthritis, studies show knees can change in worrying ways during midlife. — Aaron Steckelberg, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife

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Noun

And now, after 30 years of tumult and triumph, Bryan is trying on actual adulthood.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
These children often take on adult responsibilities without receiving proper acknowledgment or support for doing so—and often have difficulty expressing their needs and maintaining healthy relationships in adulthood.

— Parents, Parents, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

Huntsinger said commercial almond farming had expanded rapidly in Placer County over the past decade, with many young orchards reaching maturity.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
But waiting for quantum maturity before designing for its convergence risks enterprises architecting for yesterday’s business boundaries.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

From ‘middle ages’ to ‘renaissance’ Regulation is far from the only barrier to greater AI uptake in Europe.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
But middle age looks good on Johnson, and his commitment to the hits delivered a wave of feel-good moments throughout the quasi-beach party.

— Darah Head, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of middle age

Noun

The ripeness of the material was, for him, in its depiction of morality.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
For example, cameras assess crop ripeness and detect infestations early, allowing pesticides to be applied only to plants that need treatment.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripeness

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