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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Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, says her patients' bathroom and bowel education ends during potty training and doesn't continue into adulthood.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Season 3 premiere picks up after a five-year time jump, with its previously high school-age characters all exploring early adulthood in different ways.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Laddering bonds involves buying multiple issues with different maturity dates and then reinvesting proceeds from maturing bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Capricorns innately carry a sense of emotional maturity and wisdom beyond their years, and Schafer brings that layered complexity to Jule's journey of identity, love and self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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Wang said it could be held by hand, allowing grape pickers to instantly check ripeness before harvesting across the wine industry.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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