formative
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His mother planned every detail of those very first, life-changing flights with her son in mind, and that gift is one formative enough to last an eternity.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Big-ticket purchases like a first car or down payment on a home become much more achievable during their formative years if a parent intentionally set money aside to help cover costs.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
And psychologists and psychiatrists say kids, in their formative years, could easily see extremist content online and, in some cases, possibly connect with extremist groups in search of social belonging.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Most importantly, Brontë spent her formative years in a kind of grand literary apprenticeship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
They'll ask me to tell them about some of the formative experiences in my life.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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