archaic
: misery, affliction
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
As someone who began attending the Met Gala in her teens, Ali Lebow knew that curating the perfect wardrobe would be her main priority when planning her wedding.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Warners is hoping for high teens stateside, $38M-$40M global.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known to audiences from Girl Meets World, joins as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
As someone who began attending the Met Gala in her teens, Ali Lebow knew that curating the perfect wardrobe would be her main priority when planning her wedding.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Warners is hoping for high teens stateside, $38M-$40M global.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Rowan Blanchard, known to audiences from Girl Meets World, joins as a series regular playing Shunammite, a pampered teen from a prominent Gilead family whose status grants her respect and power.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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