1
as in kid
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a giggling little boy ran by
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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
their teenaged daughter has a new boy, and she's just crazy about him
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Recent Examples of boy
But 2026 looks set to be the real year of the Chanel boy—and finally!
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The combat veteran, 41, also dreaded crying in front of anyone, especially her baby boy, who was still her baby boy, despite being 18 years old, 6-foot-5, and newly married.
—Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In his closing argument on March 3, prosecutor Andrew Jones said the brothers masqueraded as party boys but really were predators.
—Luc Cohen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The film follows Arrietty, one of a race of tiny people who live concealed beneath the floors of a human household, after she is spotted by a boy named Shawn and the two forge an unexpected bond.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
But Jersey boy Pete, who manages to look exactly the same degree of unshaven from day to day, is paisan enough for them all.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This reflects a historical and fundamental societal disregard for Black children, particularly Black boys, as human beings — a society that does not extend to them the same presumption of childhood or worthiness of grace that is typically afforded to white children.
—Erika Strauss Chavarria, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
By and large, boy kibble skips variety, without incorporating any veggies or sauce.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Rabun County, which dates back more than 100 years, has only one previous state title, boys golf in 1991.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
The combat veteran, 41, also dreaded crying in front of anyone, especially her baby boy, who was still her baby boy, despite being 18 years old, 6-foot-5, and newly married.
—Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
In his closing argument on March 3, prosecutor Andrew Jones said the brothers masqueraded as party boys but really were predators.
—Luc Cohen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The film follows Arrietty, one of a race of tiny people who live concealed beneath the floors of a human household, after she is spotted by a boy named Shawn and the two forge an unexpected bond.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
But Jersey boy Pete, who manages to look exactly the same degree of unshaven from day to day, is paisan enough for them all.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This reflects a historical and fundamental societal disregard for Black children, particularly Black boys, as human beings — a society that does not extend to them the same presumption of childhood or worthiness of grace that is typically afforded to white children.
—Erika Strauss Chavarria, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
By and large, boy kibble skips variety, without incorporating any veggies or sauce.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Rabun County, which dates back more than 100 years, has only one previous state title, boys golf in 1991.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
Noun
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The girlfriend then told police that the 20-year-old pulled out a gun, pointed it at her boyfriend's head and fired.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Hangover actress showed off her natural curls while packing on the PDA with boyfriend Michele Civetta.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the parents of dead California teenager Adam Raine sued OpenAI, alleging that the chatbot provided information about suicide methods that the teen used to kill himself.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As a teenager and college student, Chris Blevins watched his father — an accountant turned business entrepreneur — negotiate contracts, do deals with vendors and handle issues with clients and customers.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’s West, who wants to rekindle his relationship with his ex, Ciara, who still seems to harbor some feelings toward her old beau.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her longtime beau wore an all-black Dolce & Gabbana ensemble.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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McMurtry Automotive Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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One of my last actions was to say, ‘This lad should be in the under-21s now and then get him out on loan’.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unfolding in 1870s Oxford with adventures abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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The security guard had snapped a photo of the toddler and the woman accompanying her.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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If that doesn’t paint enough of a picture, just envision trying to play with two toddlers in this jungle.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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