the younger
noun
1
—used in comparing the ages of two people who are members of the same family
He's the younger of her two brothers.
2
—used to refer to the younger of two people (such as a father and son) who have the same name
the painters Hans Holbein the Elder and his son Hans Holbein the Younger
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Gein was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1906, as the younger of two sons.
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Jr Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Gein was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1906, as the younger of two sons.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Toxic masculinity, of both the younger and older varieties, are on unsettling display in Alejandro Castro Arias’ debut feature, which recently received its world premiere at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In the first few months of 2024, the younger Ellison gave more than $100,000 to the Democratic National Committee and tens of thousands to state level Democratic parties, according to federal records.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Unlike baby boomers who embraced existing institutions to get rich and live a comfortable life, the younger generations do not feel that institutions—which are perceived as cumbersome, hierarchical, and a source of inequality and discrimination—can improve their situation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Dreyer reached high school, Kershaw was winning Cy Young Awards and the younger left-hander looked to him as a template.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the professional barrel racing is done, junior barrel racing takes place in the arena, allowing the younger set to showcase their skills.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jr Radcliffe, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Gein was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1906, as the younger of two sons.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Toxic masculinity, of both the younger and older varieties, are on unsettling display in Alejandro Castro Arias’ debut feature, which recently received its world premiere at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
In the first few months of 2024, the younger Ellison gave more than $100,000 to the Democratic National Committee and tens of thousands to state level Democratic parties, according to federal records.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Unlike baby boomers who embraced existing institutions to get rich and live a comfortable life, the younger generations do not feel that institutions—which are perceived as cumbersome, hierarchical, and a source of inequality and discrimination—can improve their situation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Dreyer reached high school, Kershaw was winning Cy Young Awards and the younger left-hander looked to him as a template.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the professional barrel racing is done, junior barrel racing takes place in the arena, allowing the younger set to showcase their skills.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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“The younger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20younger. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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