JUVENESCENCE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

juvenescence

noun

Definition of juvenescence

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

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Noun

Autistic girls without co-occurring intellectual disabilities tend to be diagnosed significantly later than their male counterparts, often not until adolescence or later.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
His father’s work as a contractor moved the family around a lot during his adolescence.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adolescence

Noun

Survivors a minority Madan Singh Budha had come off the night shift at the Upper Trishuli tunnel number 2 when the deluge struck.

— Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Democrats focus on voters in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin — even Fort Worth — and their suburbs, particularly minorities.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

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Initial reports from Jijantes suggested Balde decided to leave his boyhood club following a meeting between his agent and the Sporting Director, and comments from coach Hansi Flick questioning player commitment.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from boyhood club Newcastle United in 2024 and gained a reputation as one of the Premier League’s best central midfielders.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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