1
as in childhood
the state or time of being a child
the short stories of the novelist's nonage have only recently been discovered by scholars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
the indiscretions of his long-ago nonage have come back to haunt him now that he's a serious presidential contender
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonage
Noun
-
Preschool registration for fall 2026 will open in February at several local early childhood centers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Dreaming about your ex leaving you, on the other hand, may not necessarily be about the trauma of a breakup but could be about broader issues of rejection stemming from childhood, nonromantic relationships, or other abuse in one’s past.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
That happens throughout embryo development and childhood, and typically reaches a steady balance at some point during adolescence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Tillmans’ interest in stargazing goes back to his adolescence, and images of the moon and cosmos recur in his work.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, private companies to create pathways for youth success.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Nonage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonage. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
