midlife
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of midlife
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“She’s more of a dirt person than a people person,” says Poehler, who likes how the character grapples with choices that led her to midlife.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
As she prepares to celebrate the release of “I Can’t Stop” with a six-date book tour, Hanawalt can’t say for sure if she’s answered any existential midlife questions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Beginning around midlife, muscles gradually lose strength and function, making everyday activities more difficult and increasing the likelihood of falls and broken bones.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
In midlife, finding new friends who aren’t at the same life stage as you can be incredibly rewarding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The young are not so young here, and there is no such thing as midlife.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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