boyhood

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Noun
  • Her relationship with clothing can also be traced back to the artistic influences of her childhood.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 May 2025
  • Avery Dixon – Season 17 Avery Dixon is a saxophonist from Atlanta, Ga., who throughout his childhood faced numerous health challenges, including vocal cord issues that led to bullying.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • In the study, 32 male mice six to 21 weeks of age – the equivalent of adolescence to early adulthood in humans – were split into two groups.
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
  • He was inspired by the rock music of his adolescence: Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and UFO.
    Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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“Boyhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boyhood. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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