as in adulthood
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Recent Examples of midlife
In midlife, stressors such as family, finances, work, and health problems tend to accumulate.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference.
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Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
The Oscar winner says the supplement, long associated with bodybuilders and athletes, has become a key tool for managing one of the most disruptive symptoms women face in midlife.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Society has, for decades, dismissed women in midlife—no longer fertile, what could their worth possibly be?
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Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
24 June 2026
Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference.
—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
The Oscar winner says the supplement, long associated with bodybuilders and athletes, has become a key tool for managing one of the most disruptive symptoms women face in midlife.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Society has, for decades, dismissed women in midlife—no longer fertile, what could their worth possibly be?
—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midlife
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Through examples spanning childhood, adulthood, and later life, Cai illustrates how human perception evolves and how greater self-awareness can lead to clearer decision-making and more meaningful living.
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Based on the Culpables books by Mercedes Ron, Culpa Mía follows the passionate, turbulent romance between two step-siblings, Noah and Nick, across their teen years and into young adulthood.
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When questions are not really questions Children don’t have the experience or emotional maturity to weigh in on every decision or determine what happens next.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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People tend to think of middle age as a time when life is set—your job, your relationships, everything is pretty stable.
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Dance-music producers are notorious for mellowing in middle age.
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If growing or picking English cucumbers, pick them at their height of ripeness because after they are picked, they are done ripening.
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To determine the ripeness of a yellow watermelon, look for a yellow spot on the rind.
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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midlife. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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