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
Told in direct in introspective prose, Hjorth is able to conjure the creaky overconfidence of adolescence and all its uncertainties.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The two met when Bieber was just a teen, fresh to fame, and grew closer through the singer’s rocky adolescence.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
But above the age of 10, and further into adolescence until 17 years old, kids can consume games more responsibly.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 1 Jan. 2026
Experts note that teenagers are particularly vulnerable because adolescence is a time of rapid brain development shaped by experiences.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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There are also junior versions of the shows with youth competitions.—
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Most recently, Damon added another major milestone by winning the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships and earning a spot on Team USA's national youth roster.—
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Nobody Knows Which Strains to Recommend The understanding of the gut microbiome is in its infancy.—
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With now competing decisions in trial and appellate courts, the California Supreme Court agreed last year to take up the question, but that action is still in its infancy.—
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One is whether even larger numbers of middle- and upper- class Iranians and minority ethnic groups continue to join the demonstrations despite the growing threat of a violent response.—
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Alongside Hg, General Atlantic, and Tidemark will join as minority investors.—
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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