as in adulthood
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Recent Examples of midlife
But the study didn’t find a link between midlife vitamin D levels and later amyloid buildup.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In 1994, Dutch researchers compared symptoms at midlife between men and women and found that, except for excessive sweating, there were no differences between the symptoms men and women experienced during midlife, or perimenopause.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Beginning in midlife, adults gradually lose muscle tissue and strength each decade.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In 1994, Dutch researchers compared symptoms at midlife between men and women and found that, except for excessive sweating, there were no differences between the symptoms men and women experienced during midlife, or perimenopause.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Beginning in midlife, adults gradually lose muscle tissue and strength each decade.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
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.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
Noun
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The series follows a group of friends in their 20s who are navigating adulthood, including some regulars whom Real Housewives fans will recognize.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Diagnosed by an esoteric rabbi as possessed by his father’s dybbuk, Bernardo must exorcise the spirit and face adulthood.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Physically striking, technically excellent and with a maturity beyond his years, Jaydee Canvot instantly caught the eye.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Those kind of plays have the Wild coaches praising Hartman for his maturity, in not taking the bait and retaliating with an act that might mean another lengthy suspension.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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For many young people, homebuying now seems an intangible fantasy reserved for middle age.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And this year, the Atlanta Film Festival veers into middle age with 50 years under its belt.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Determining ripeness requires practice.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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