midlife crisis

noun

: a period of emotional turmoil in middle age characterized especially by a strong desire for change

Examples of midlife crisis in a Sentence

We knew he was going through a midlife crisis when he bought a new sports car.
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Addressing the issues of overcrowding and understanding how to capitalize on personalization is essential for keeping loyalty programs relevant and preventing a midlife crisis. Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 But after four decades of changes, evolving rewards, and advancements in technology, airline loyalty programs have hit a standstill – what some would consider a midlife crisis. Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The company seems to be having whatever the version of a midlife crisis is for 100-year-olds. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024 Paula has found a heartfelt and funny style to tell the story of the diversity of modern love and midlife crisis when adults act like teenagers. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midlife crisis 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midlife crisis was in 1965

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“Midlife crisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife%20crisis. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

midlife crisis

noun
: a period of emotional turmoil in middle age caused by the realization that one is no longer young and characterized especially by a strong desire for change
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