as in child
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infant
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.
—Aroop Mukharji, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Lincoln dad said the infant was then found unresponsive and cold, per KOLN.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Despite claims to the contrary, these layoffs included dozens of scientists who conduct quality control and proficiency testing on everything from infant formula to dairy products and pet foods.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.
—Aroop Mukharji, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
An unknown person pulled the baby out from under the vehicle, per reports, and Sheriff’s Office bodycam footage of the incident showed one police officer who said the infant was alert and crying.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Lincoln dad said the infant was then found unresponsive and cold, per KOLN.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infant
Noun
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That embryonic Xenomorph then shatters its container and leaps at Wendy, who pets it gently.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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An unbeaten start to their league season continued with a 1-1 draw away to Accrington Stanley on Saturday, a result that leaves Artell’s side fourth in an embryonic table.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An accident led her to deliver her baby prematurely.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Organized in themes like the baby doll and the slip dress, the book relates fashion to culture, and offers a picture of an industry—and a city—that operated at a different pace.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Part of me hopes to see this continue to inspire generations of budding game art talent, but then the rest of me knows living up to this high water mark is nearly impossible.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Rodgers’ budding connection with Wilson and the second-year receiver’s surging performance over the last couple weeks may diminish the need to add from the outside, to a degree.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, and my toddler was the perfect pint-size tester.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Leon was at home with his wife and toddler daughter, the court document states.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Observations of the large-scale structure of the universe and measurements of primordial gravitational waves could also make or break this new model.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The primordial magnetic fields likely increased the cosmic web’s density, which would have sped up the formation of stars and galaxies, thereby influencing the universe’s current structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 60-second spot will also appear on social media and via broadband outlets, Families will be invited to share photos of newborns on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a year’s supply of diapers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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This occurs for newborns – those less than a day old – as well as older infants – those 1 month to 1 year old.—
Brad Greenwood,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vaccines combining slow release and follicle targeting of antigens increase germinal center B cell diversity and clonal expansion.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Infant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infant. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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