as in subordinates
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
she's his junior in the company
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Recent Examples of juniors
Sales of men’s apparel and accessories, juniors’ and children’s apparel and women’s apparel increased moderately while sales in cosmetics increased slightly during the quarter.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Evans is one of 11 upperclassmen on a roster that includes eight seniors and three juniors.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Knoblauch goes way back with McDavid and was his head coach in juniors.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Discounts are in place for seniors and juniors.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
And for these juniors, sleep is a luxury.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Royal was led by juniors Grant Herzer and Donnie Fleming.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
There are also 16 juniors, four sophomores and a freshman.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Usually, a team riding in a Grand Tour would have a lead DS who plans each day — with juniors then providing input.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Evans is one of 11 upperclassmen on a roster that includes eight seniors and three juniors.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Knoblauch goes way back with McDavid and was his head coach in juniors.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Discounts are in place for seniors and juniors.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
And for these juniors, sleep is a luxury.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Royal was led by juniors Grant Herzer and Donnie Fleming.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 10 May 2026
There are also 16 juniors, four sophomores and a freshman.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Usually, a team riding in a Grand Tour would have a lead DS who plans each day — with juniors then providing input.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juniors
Noun
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Maybe Aziraphale’s hope of using him to bring about peace on Earth, the part of the plan his subordinates seem to find most objectionable, isn’t so misplaced after all.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, Braunwald continued his work, his brusque manner occasionally rubbing his subordinates and colleagues the wrong way.—
Lawrence K. Altman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Your president and his minions spread war, chaos, lies and economic instability.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a steadiness to Tung/Wonder Woman that stands out for its quiet authority in a frequently goofy landscape peppered with poisonous robes and finger-eating minions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the occupant of the Oval Office doesn’t want his underlings engaging in self-promotion and vindictive lawsuits.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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And all the while underlings scrambled madly for a correct number.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Key witnesses in the government’s case included Spann’s top henchmen, who cooperated with prosecutors in hopes for leniency.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is potentially disastrous, given that Josh is now in the custody of the chairwoman’s henchmen.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brown recalled LeBron scoring roughly 24 straight points, and when the Pistons called a timeout, one of Brown’s assistants suggested the head coach take control of a huddle LeBron had in command.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The Steelers also hired a number of former Green Bay assistants, including offensive line coach James Campen, who has a strong relationship with Rodgers.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Noun
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That comes to the Philippines in the form of war, as well as through the invocation, or establishment, of American-style modes of government and education that place Filipinos along this racial hierarchy, identifying them as these inferiors that need to be taught how to govern themselves.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Juniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juniors. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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