midlife
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of midlife
Example Sentences
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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
Is my midlife crisis car really a Corolla, the best selling and most boring model of all time?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
In several peer nations, particularly in Nordic Europe, health and well-being during midlife have improved over time rather than declined.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Yesterday, for the first time. And, just like that, they’re going to try to buy it today. I think they’re having a midlife crisis. They’re insane. Why do they have to ruin my life?”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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