as in adulthood
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Recent Examples of midlife
Beginning in midlife, adults gradually lose muscle tissue and strength each decade.
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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
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
About 1 in 3 American adults haven’t gotten married by midlife.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
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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
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
About 1 in 3 American adults haven’t gotten married by midlife.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
Noun
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Childhood memories tend to stick into adulthood.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bullied at school, meek Niall (played by Mitchell Robertson in his youth and Jamie Bell in adulthood) lost his father as a young boy.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In response to these challenges, the company encourages a shift in perspective that supports greater operational maturity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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From poise and football maturity, Moore plays beyond his years (see his 2025 Penn State tape).—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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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The color of an olive indicates its ripeness at harvest, explains Cleveland.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike berries or stone fruit, melon doesn’t advertise its ripeness as clearly.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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