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midlife

or mid-life

[ noun mid-lahyf; adjective mid-lahyf ]

/ noun ˈmɪdˈlaɪf; adjective ˈmɪdˌlaɪf /

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Origin of midlife

First recorded in 1895–1900; mid- + life

Words nearby midlife

Midlands, midleg, Mid-Lent Sunday, mid-level, midlevel provider, midlife, midlife crisis, midline, midline myelotomy, midlist, Midlothian

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Example sentences from the Web for midlife

Ted Thompson is concerned with the “if not before,” which is to say the midlife crisis.
Ted Thompson’s Debut Novel Features A 1 Percenter As Its Hero|Stefan Beck|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now, however, the VMAs are facing a bit of a midlife crisis.
VMAs 2013: MTV’s Awards Show, Once Crazy, Is Getting Old|Kevin Fallon|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Burning money trying to become “cooler” ends up looking something like the metropolitan equivalent to a midlife crisis.
Richard Florida Concedes the Limits of the Creative Class|Joel Kotkin|March 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As I continue to bring up the term “midlife crisis,” I can almost hear Reynolds cringe through the phone.
Midlife Crisis? Get Bangs!|Abby Haglage|February 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Something similar happens in midlife when many men feel frustrated and are looking for answers.
Why Aren't There More Women Libertarians, Ctd?|Justin Green|January 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Medical definitions for midlife

midlife

[ mĭd′līf′ ]

n.

middle age

adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of middle age.

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