as in adulthood
the period in a person's life from about age 40 to about age 60
as our generation approaches middle age When he reached middle age, he became suddenly obsessed with reliving his carefree college years.
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Recent Examples of middle age
In middle age, some sports fans become reactionaries.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
But then, isn’t that what middle age is largely about?
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The findings underscore that middle age, not old age, may be the most socially disconnected period of life for millions of Americans, raising questions about the broader impact on public health and well-being.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Navigating male friendships, particularly in middle age or close to middle age, can be harrowing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
But then, isn’t that what middle age is largely about?
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
The findings underscore that middle age, not old age, may be the most socially disconnected period of life for millions of Americans, raising questions about the broader impact on public health and well-being.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Navigating male friendships, particularly in middle age or close to middle age, can be harrowing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle age
Noun
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Any parenting expert will tell you that temporary uncertainty or disappointment can healthily prepare a child for adulthood.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Half of them were published in adulthood, with Frederick and Charles regarded as exceptionally promising poets until their talents were eclipsed not only by their younger brother but by their inner turmoil.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tolerance for ambivalence, the ability to endure complexity, mixed feelings, and unresolved tension, is a cornerstone of emotional maturity.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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The sterling issue includes an ultra-rare 100-year note — the first sale with such an extreme maturity by a technology firm since the dot-com era, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20age. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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