Examples of infancy in a Sentence
She was often sick during her infancy.
a skill developed in infancy
She has been a member of the church since its infancy.
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite the club still being in its infancy, the growth has been rapid, with weekly events averaging about 200 people.
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Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Back in 2008, a music video landed on YouTube — then still largely in its infancy and mostly dominated by amateur video footage — and caused a bit of a stir, amassing a cult following and 1 million views.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
This medium is still in its infancy and is becoming an increasingly integral part of the public’s media diet.
—Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
And although early research is promising, CBD is still in its infancy, which means not all products behave the same.
—Chrono Therapeutics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
At that time, professional auto racing was still in its infancy in Japan.
—Emiko Jozuka For Cnn, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Her first child, James Charles, also died in infancy, passing at 20 weeks in 2022.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Exposure to lead in utero, infancy and early childhood can lead to harmful neurological effects like learning and behavior disabilities and lowered IQ, according to the regulator.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024
In 2001, when online-dating services such as eHarmony were still in their infancy, BlackPlanet launched a dating service that cost $19.99 a month and helped members screen their would-be love interests.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Back in 2008, a music video landed on YouTube — then still largely in its infancy and mostly dominated by amateur video footage — and caused a bit of a stir, amassing a cult following and 1 million views.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
This medium is still in its infancy and is becoming an increasingly integral part of the public’s media diet.
—Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
And although early research is promising, CBD is still in its infancy, which means not all products behave the same.
—Chrono Therapeutics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
At that time, professional auto racing was still in its infancy in Japan.
—Emiko Jozuka For Cnn, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Her first child, James Charles, also died in infancy, passing at 20 weeks in 2022.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Exposure to lead in utero, infancy and early childhood can lead to harmful neurological effects like learning and behavior disabilities and lowered IQ, according to the regulator.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024
In 2001, when online-dating services such as eHarmony were still in their infancy, BlackPlanet launched a dating service that cost $19.99 a month and helped members screen their would-be love interests.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Infancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infancy. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē 
plural infancies
1
: early childhood
2
: a beginning or early period of existence
Medical Definition
infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē
plural infancies
1
: early childhood
2
: the legal status of an infant
Legal Definition
infancy
noun
in·fan·cy
ˈin-fən-sē
plural infancies
1
: the legal status of an infant : minority
2
: the affirmative defense of lacking legal capacity (as to make a contract or commit a crime) because of being too young and especially because one's age is below an age set by statute
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