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
Get into the habit of reflecting on how your own childhood and emotional triggers shape their reactions today.
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 25 May 2025
Seeing familiar landmarks from the window of the plane — including her childhood homes — stirred memories of her father and the path that led her to becoming a WNBA coach.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Alcaraz had spent his whole childhood idolizing Rafael Nadal.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
For political reasons, the land of my childhood is closed to me.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 May 2025
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 25 May 2025
Seeing familiar landmarks from the window of the plane — including her childhood homes — stirred memories of her father and the path that led her to becoming a WNBA coach.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Alcaraz had spent his whole childhood idolizing Rafael Nadal.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
For political reasons, the land of my childhood is closed to me.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childhood
Noun
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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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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
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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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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childhood. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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