midlife
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of midlife
Example Sentences
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Savoretti compares choosing the theme of the album to "a bit like leaning into a midlife crisis".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Without confronting that, even the biggest investments in women’s midlife care won’t lead to systemic change.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Today, six in ten young adults, eight in ten in midlife and nine in ten older U.S. adults report one or more chronic diseases, according to analysis from the CDC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
Granddaddy says he looks like he’s in a midlife crisis.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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