as in youth
the state or time of being a child
enjoy your childhood—it won't last forever
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Recent Examples of childhood
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen, recalls Shirley Rhodes, an 80-year-old South Dallas native who spent Saturdays there during her childhood while engrossed in the cinematic offerings.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Fast-forward to Friday, with Sosa now making his debut with his childhood team after starting his college career at NC State.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2027, Texas should prioritize a comprehensive reinvestment in public education, from early childhood through higher education, grounded in equity, constitutional principles, and long-term economic sustainability.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
What did their childhood kitchen look like?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Fast-forward to Friday, with Sosa now making his debut with his childhood team after starting his college career at NC State.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2027, Texas should prioritize a comprehensive reinvestment in public education, from early childhood through higher education, grounded in equity, constitutional principles, and long-term economic sustainability.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
What did their childhood kitchen look like?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childhood
Noun
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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
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Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, private companies to create pathways for youth success.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The show, in exaggerating adolescence—in remaking that consequential phase as a fantasy and a melodrama—also managed to honor it.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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On the cusp of adolescence, Vincent starts questioning his identity, friendships and family, while experiencing his first crushes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childhood. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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