anility

noun

Definition of anilitynext
as in second childhood

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  1. second childhood
  2. senility
  3. senescence
  4. dotage
  5. maturity
Noun
  • Many artists—Titian and de Kooning alike—have found a second childhood in old age; no other painter ever became younger in his sixties.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Now that prestige art movies are either gross or failing at the box office, EO shows us that film culture is going through a jaded second childhood.
    Armond White, National Review, 2 Dec. 2022
Definition of second childhood
Noun
  • The senility of too many powerful leaders in Washington is a silent scandal.
    John Fund, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of senility
Noun
  • President Biden’s senescence became too patent to ignore, and he was sidelined from the race.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Its La Micro-Huile de Rose gives micro-nutrition to skin, while Le Nectar Premier impacts senescence.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of senescence
Noun
  • Even in his relative dotage, Butler remains one of the best two-way players in the game, with a knack for elevating his play in the postseason.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of dotage
Noun
  • Confidence, when balanced with humility, can inspire trust and admiration, while maturity reflects a partner’s ability to navigate challenges with grace and understanding.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • However, the deficient verbal abilities with the current first year students are more alarming and may not be cured with maturity.
    Bill Bergman, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of maturity
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