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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
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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
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On the trip, Jaliya reconnects with Andre, her childhood crush—and also starts to fall for a new acquaintance named India.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026 -
But unlike the revenue from the legacy Lottery, the proceeds from online Lottery ticket sales will support early childhood education and care.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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In her new memoir, Transcendent, available June 9, the actress and LGBTQ+ advocate, who turns 54 on May 29, reveals that during her adolescence, her mother left her and her twin brother Lamar — an artist now known as M Lamar — at an orphanage for what Cox says was a month.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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By depicting the most awkward and unpleasant aspects of puberty — from raging hormones to physical transformations and much, much more — the series helps dispel the embarrassment and shame associated with adolescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Part of that includes youth camps and class offerings for aspiring young creatives, which began on June 3 and run through the summer.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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With their power ranking for the playoffs and their youth, the Diablos carried the profile of an underdog.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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“Nonage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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