juvenescence

noun

Definition of juvenescencenext
as in adolescence

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Recent Examples of juvenescence The juvenescence of their relationship — confined mostly to texting — makes each interaction fraught with the danger of a fatal misstep. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenescence
  1. adolescence
  2. minority
  3. boyhood
Noun
  • According to earlier studies, babies who respond more negatively to these tasks have higher levels of depression and anxiety in adolescence.
    — Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The films form a trio of emotional studies of adolescence shaped by grief.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adolescence
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  • Visible minorities remain vastly underrepresented among France’s political and business elites.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The measures are meant to address wealth disparities created by apartheid, when South Africa’s white minority excluded Black people from the economy.
    — John Eligon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of minority
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  • Greenwood has been in exile since January 2022, when he was first suspended by his boyhood club Manchester United.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Hastert’s journey to Congress from his boyhood farm appeared to be the result of fate and luck.
    — Michael Tarm, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of boyhood

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“Juvenescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenescence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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