INFANCY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

infancy

noun

Definition of infancy

as in babyhood

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Recent Examples of infancy This is an important quest; POP III stars were primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, the lightest elements, and all that was available in the universe's infancy. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Despite decades of public health efforts to promote safer sleep, these deaths remain a major cause of mortality during infancy. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Finding this specific signature inside organic matter proves that these molecules acquired their oxygen during the Solar System’s absolute infancy. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 Men were first admitted in 1947, so in 1962 the football program was still in its infancy. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infancy

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Noun

His arms, still rounded with the softness of babyhood, were raised; his hands behind his head.

— Sahana Jayaraman, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Definition of babyhood

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Knight had developed a private love of music as a child, only to be thrust into the spotlight in adolescence thanks in part to his dad’s connections.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
This year’s Teens & Screens study surveyed more than 1,500 adolescents (ages 10-24, reflecting the ages of adolescence as defined by the National Academy of Sciences).

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adolescence

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In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
His workload as captain in all three formats was secondary to his immaturity.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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