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
  • The series, about students at a school in Japan that teaches super-powered teenagers how to become heroes, arrived in the boom era of Marvel Studios’ cinematic universe.
    — Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • The majority of measles cases in 2026 have been confirmed among children and teenagers aged 19 and younger, according to the CDC.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • On their soft opening night, Willey thought the kids had more fun at the bays playing games than the adults did.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • For newer cargo-bike riders, this means less to think about in stop-start traffic, when kids, cars, and cargo are already demanding your attention.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Protect your youngsters with H&M's expansive line of cooling socks, clothing and more.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Although nursing typically ends around 16 weeks, raccoon youngsters often remain with their moms for up to nine months.
    — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Scott Lauck, a spokesperson for the office, said in an email Thursday that one of the juveniles was charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault, while the other was charged with one count of resisting arrest, also a misdemeanor.
    — Nathan Pilling July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The grand jury recommended criminal charges against four former coaches, two players charged as adults, and four juveniles.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 30 July 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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