as in youth
the state or time of being a child
enjoy your childhood—it won't last forever
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Recent Examples of childhood
That suggestion quickly triggered memories of her childhood living situation.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
The video immediately sparked relatable reactions among TikTok users, many of whom drew parallels to childhood experiences.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The result is a character that feels simultaneously new and ancient or something that resonates across cultural boundaries while tapping into collective childhood memories.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
But those who attended benefited from the small class sizes, said Pamela Clark, the district’s senior administrator for early childhood education.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
The video immediately sparked relatable reactions among TikTok users, many of whom drew parallels to childhood experiences.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
The result is a character that feels simultaneously new and ancient or something that resonates across cultural boundaries while tapping into collective childhood memories.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
But those who attended benefited from the small class sizes, said Pamela Clark, the district’s senior administrator for early childhood education.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childhood
Noun
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The organization oversees 20 national events annually and offers competitive opportunities across all levels of the sport from youth and grassroots racing to professional competition.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Something Beautiful is an album of soaring regret and fantasy, a pivot into the themes of late youth.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Also, not exactly groundbreaking is that adolescence has always been an awkward time, when communicating with adults can be challenging.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The human brain reaches full size and volume in early adolescence.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childhood. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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