midlife
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of midlife
Example Sentences
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Companies often invest in their younger workers through training and career development, while midlife offerings consist solely of a retirement calculator, Clinton said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
By the time animals reach midlife, their everyday habits can offer clues about how long they are likely to live.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Like most people who reach midlife, Apple has a complicated history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
"Some men when they have a midlife crisis buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me - I want my very own castle," said Carr who is approaching 50.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
My Aunt Helen used to say that my dad was going to be too proud to have a midlife crisis.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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