MIDLIFE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

midlife

noun

Definition of midlife

as in adulthood

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Recent Examples of midlife Second, researchers have shifted focus from late-life intervention to midlife prevention. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026 Retired professional soccer players show signs of potential neurological impacts in midlife, according to new research. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026 Research on how rage specifically affects women’s careers is thin, partly because research on women’s occupational health during midlife is thin across the board, and partly because rage so infrequently has been studied on its own. — Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife

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Noun

While fashion has a way of chasing the fountain of youth, Kate Spade might have a particular claim on the future consumer as its mix of whimsy and chic has a natural appeal for those moving into adulthood.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Elsewhere, the attempts to push the beloved main characters of the first series (minus Suki, inexplicably absent) into adulthood yield mostly disappointing results.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

Definition of adulthood

Noun

The certification marks another step in CFM’s broader effort to enhance the maturity and operational efficiency of its latest-generation engines.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
In the end, a polished, professional presentation and an easy-to-use digital portal can help build trust with clients and show a level of maturity that can set a business above a crowded market.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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At middle age, the idea of keeping up with a group of teens at Six Flags during the heat of summer hit with the kind of anxiety typically reserved for the first drop of a roller coaster.

— Jon Waterhouse, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of middle age

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