as in youth
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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Recent Examples of adolescence
Set on the German island of Amrum in the North Sea in the final days of World War II, this is the story of Nanning (played by a wonderful young actor named Jasper Billerbeck), a boy on the cusp of adolescence, steeped in Hitler youth culture but gradually realizing he’s been backing the wrong side.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
Arguing with a parent is not new territory in adolescence.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Apte watched the Miloš Forman classic in her adolescence, attending a screening held by the National Film Archive of India in her hometown of Pune.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 May 2025
But there is no immunity to impulsive decision-making, especially in adolescence.
—Yolanda Androzzo, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 May 2025
Arguing with a parent is not new territory in adolescence.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Apte watched the Miloš Forman classic in her adolescence, attending a screening held by the National Film Archive of India in her hometown of Pune.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 May 2025
But there is no immunity to impulsive decision-making, especially in adolescence.
—Yolanda Androzzo, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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The event at the Ramona Junior Fairgrounds, 431 Aqua Lane, is a fundraiser for the FFA, 4-H and Grange youth agricultural programs, said Junior Fair President Jeff Becker.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Teaching children these skills early may hold the key to reversing the rising tide of youth mental illness.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The museum, still in its infancy, is effectively left out of Trump’s proposed 2026 budget.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Travel planning for Continuum residents is in its infancy, but increasingly on the rise.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The pace of business on the House and Senate floors noticeably slowed, a consequence of the tradition of unlimited debate that enhances the influence of the Republican minority in the waning days of every session.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Traditionally, the five-member FCC has maintained an ideological balance with three commissioners from the party in power and two from the minority.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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