adolescents

noun

plural of adolescent
as in teenagers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescents
  1. teenagers
  2. kids
  3. youngsters
  4. juveniles
  5. minors
  6. kiddies
Noun
  • For teenagers like Ivanka Lopez, the summer job is a stepping stone on a career path.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling, filed Thursday in Santa Fe County District Court, found Meta intentionally used features such as endless scrolling, autoplay, notifications and content recommendations to keep users, especially teenagers, on its platforms longer.
    — Jason Volack, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Kotb and her daughters posed for a summery moms-and-kids photo alongside her Today with Hoda & Jenna co-host and their executive producer Talia Parkinson.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Cheryl Reeve has been the loudest voice in favor of inclusion of transgender kids in particular.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • These remote gigs are particularly appealing to international youngsters who wander the world, bopping from country to country.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026 Miami Dolphins are full of opportunity for both youngsters and veterans who have mostly been reserves in their careers to earn a starting role.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Another young child was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash, according to police, who said both juveniles are under the age of 10.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Scarborough Marine Resource Officer Daryen Granata said many of the sharks spotted in the area are juveniles, including one captured on video by a paddleboarder.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
Noun
  • This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.
    — Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
  • The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of kiddies
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