as in youth
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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Recent Examples of adolescence
The new collection was inspired by the transition from childhood to adolescence — when toys are replaced by mobile phones, baggy clothes by short skirts, and overalls by denim jeans.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Contrastingly, millennials made it through adolescence before social media hit its peak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This post contains spoilers for Adolescence Adolescence, streaming on Netflix, is more about a tragic loss of adolescence.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
But the body concerns and identity dilemmas associated with middle age are different from those that plague adolescence and young adulthood.
—Rebecca Lester, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Contrastingly, millennials made it through adolescence before social media hit its peak.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This post contains spoilers for Adolescence Adolescence, streaming on Netflix, is more about a tragic loss of adolescence.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
But the body concerns and identity dilemmas associated with middle age are different from those that plague adolescence and young adulthood.
—Rebecca Lester, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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In July last year, Spanish brand Mango launched a campaign generated entirely by AI to promote a new collection of its youth range.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The entire weekend benefitted First Serve USA, a charity dedicated to empowering youth through education, life skills, training and mentorship.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The season remains in its infancy, but the excitement surrounding Lee in the Giants’ clubhouse is palpable.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2025
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While Volpe’s 2025 season is still in its infancy, some improved metrics have accompanied his recent surge.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, 3 out of 4 minority sellers said their agents recommended a private listing, as opposed to just 1 in 4 white sellers.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Enough Republicans in the Senate are willing to join with the minority Democrats to pass legislation giving Congress a say on tariffs.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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