as in childhood
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Recent Examples of toddlerhood
One child was already pushing my limits, and the idea of doing pregnancy, postpartum and toddlerhood again was a little bit scary for me.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
But like most declarations made in early parenthood, my stance changed once my child reached toddlerhood and started asking to watch the show.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
Grownsy meets that need with products that grow alongside families from newborn days through toddlerhood.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Films like Look Who’s Talking and The Boss Baby have certainly tried and, to an extent, succeeded in capturing the joys and chaos of infancy and toddlerhood.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Mats are suitable from infancy through toddlerhood, but some models offer features that are more appropriate for one age than another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
But like most declarations made in early parenthood, my stance changed once my child reached toddlerhood and started asking to watch the show.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
Grownsy meets that need with products that grow alongside families from newborn days through toddlerhood.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Films like Look Who’s Talking and The Boss Baby have certainly tried and, to an extent, succeeded in capturing the joys and chaos of infancy and toddlerhood.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Mats are suitable from infancy through toddlerhood, but some models offer features that are more appropriate for one age than another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddlerhood
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Democratic candidates emphasized relatability and personal hardship in their pitches, with contenders sharing narratives of childhood poverty, domestic violence, and economic struggle to connect with voters and establish themselves as understanding everyday Californians’ challenges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Carlino and Martin had a lot of artwork from Anderson’s kids, while Chase Infiniti provided childhood photos for Carlino to decorate the house.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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After a hasty exit from his boyhood club in August, Ramsey has taken a long time to introduce himself in any meaningful way at Newcastle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jake LaRavia was destined to play for the LA Lakers, the team of his father's youth, closing a family loop of boyhood dreams and untimely death, Gregg Doyel writes.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Cancer, kismet and the comfort of girlhood Taylor and Finkel know not all cancer patients have a best friend who lives close enough to go to appointments with them, let alone the time to do so.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The response felt like a celebration of girlhood.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Toddlerhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddlerhood. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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