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midlife

American  
[mid-lahyf, mid-lahyf] / ˈmɪdˈlaɪf, ˈmɪdˌlaɪf /
Or mid-life

noun

  1. middle age.


adjective

  1. middle-aged.

Etymology

Origin of midlife

First recorded in 1895–1900; mid- + life

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Domingo’s own midlife — conversations about fiber and the proliferation of readers in every room aside — is enviable.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The findings suggest that cardiovascular health during midlife could influence cognitive aging many years later, but they also indicate that the most important factors may not be the same for every population.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

An antidote to August ennui: When Byard Duncan began to feel the creep of a midlife crisis, he realized that desperate times call for farcical measures.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

A glimpse into why corporate professionals are going on midlife retreats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Suddenly Uncle Basil’s midlife crisis truck is a blessing rather than an embarrassment.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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