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midlife

[mid-lahyf, mid-lahyf] / ˈmɪdˈlaɪf, ˈmɪdˌlaɪf /
NOUN
middle age
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As of right now, dermatologists don’t know the root cause of FAPD, though they believe it might show up in midlife due to a decline in estrogen, which protects against hair follicle inflammation.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Companies often invest in their younger workers through training and career development, while midlife offerings consist solely of a retirement calculator, Clinton said.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

One limitation is that participants reported details about their early and midlife experiences later in life, which may have affected the accuracy of their memories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

My Aunt Helen used to say that my dad was going to be too proud to have a midlife crisis.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky




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