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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Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The video begins with the younger sibling sitting in a bouncer watching the television.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnnie Lewis, 52, said Kirk was a role model for the younger generation, including his 7-year-old daughter.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of those auditioning for female characters had been asked to read for Rhaenyra Targaryen, a role that eventually went to fellow Brit Emma D’Arcy (and Milly Alcock, as the younger version).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, Lance had already offered Harrison a catering gig at Prater’s gala, which gives the younger Morgan an easy in to rescue his dad.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The pressures of the war wear on the performers in different ways — the younger men grapple with the fear of being called up to serve, many of the women have boyfriends on the front lines and some of the older members have lost children in battle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The video begins with the younger sibling sitting in a bouncer watching the television.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnnie Lewis, 52, said Kirk was a role model for the younger generation, including his 7-year-old daughter.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of those auditioning for female characters had been asked to read for Rhaenyra Targaryen, a role that eventually went to fellow Brit Emma D’Arcy (and Milly Alcock, as the younger version).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, Lance had already offered Harrison a catering gig at Prater’s gala, which gives the younger Morgan an easy in to rescue his dad.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The pressures of the war wear on the performers in different ways — the younger men grapple with the fear of being called up to serve, many of the women have boyfriends on the front lines and some of the older members have lost children in battle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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“The younger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20younger. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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