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
One of the most valuable lessons to learn in adolescence is that the people who got you there may not be the same ones who can take you to the next level.
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Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Kobe Campbell agrees but has a unique take on this trend that’s rooted in adolescence.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Photons coming from the realm that recently landed on the James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors existed when the universe was just 330 million years old — and, at that point in its adolescence, the universe was foggy and dim.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Like the atra tree snake, Rosen's tree snake is a lighter color in adolescence before developing its black pattern in adulthood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Kobe Campbell agrees but has a unique take on this trend that’s rooted in adolescence.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Photons coming from the realm that recently landed on the James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors existed when the universe was just 330 million years old — and, at that point in its adolescence, the universe was foggy and dim.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Like the atra tree snake, Rosen's tree snake is a lighter color in adolescence before developing its black pattern in adulthood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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The city, county and state must prioritize youth investment.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The foraging experience is $163 per adult, $155 per youth or senior, or $391 per family, with a minimum of four participants and a maximum of six.—
Debbie Olsen,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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But research into how psychedelics can cause harm psychologically or emotionally is in its infancy.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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The Early Days: AI As A Tool For Automation In its infancy, consumer AI focused on task automation and basic information retrieval.—
Akash Nigam,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Among those in attendance were the co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, who this week was announced as a minority investor in Chelsea Women, together with his wife, the 23-time Grand Slam winning tennis legend Serena Williams.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives threatens an Illinois program that provides scholarships to minority graduate students who agree to stay in the state and work in the education field.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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