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
Last summer, Torrey Pines High School volleyball standout Griffin Dieter was named one of the top 16 juniors in the nation.
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Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The pair are juniors at Yale University who were set up by mutual friends.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
In a 60-55 win against Savanna on Thursday, the Vikings started seniors Rylee Bradley, Cheyenne Abrams and Anaya Rivera, along with juniors Vanessa La Mont and Carleen Nguyen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Chaparral is led by juniors Luke Howery and Christian Williams, Ralston Valley features seniors Caiden Braketa and Zeke Andrews, and Rangeview is headlined by the trio of Archie Weatherspoon V, Marceles Duncan and Aidan Perez.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Myers and Stars captain Jamie Benn were teammates in juniors for the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL from 2007-09.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
An incoming team of freshmen would reach and win state titles in 2021 as juniors and 2022 as seniors.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The roster has no juniors or seniors on it.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Indeed, 12 of the 32 all-arounders at the state meet were juniors.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The pair are juniors at Yale University who were set up by mutual friends.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
In a 60-55 win against Savanna on Thursday, the Vikings started seniors Rylee Bradley, Cheyenne Abrams and Anaya Rivera, along with juniors Vanessa La Mont and Carleen Nguyen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Chaparral is led by juniors Luke Howery and Christian Williams, Ralston Valley features seniors Caiden Braketa and Zeke Andrews, and Rangeview is headlined by the trio of Archie Weatherspoon V, Marceles Duncan and Aidan Perez.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Myers and Stars captain Jamie Benn were teammates in juniors for the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL from 2007-09.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
An incoming team of freshmen would reach and win state titles in 2021 as juniors and 2022 as seniors.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The roster has no juniors or seniors on it.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Indeed, 12 of the 32 all-arounders at the state meet were juniors.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juniors
Noun
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Analysts say the campaign is also a way for Xi, who is in his 14th year in power, to remove potential rivals and ensure absolute loyalty among his subordinates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Li Gang / Xinhua News Agency / AP Analysts say the campaign is also a way for Xi, who is in his 14th year in power, to remove potential rivals and ensure absolute loyalty among his subordinates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, his minions, so afraid of earning his wrath, have remained quiet.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ackie mostly barks orders at her minions to go get him, while Nighy in his home plays the bad guy demanding blood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That’s striking, considering that execs tend to be far more enthusiastic about the tech compared to their underlings.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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Despite the scary Instagram post, gang leader Lamar Williams was still convicted this month of a 2013 murder in the Bronx, and the two underlings accused of trying to keep him out of prison could wind up joining him.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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House, a Kiwi familiar from various Taika Waititi projects including the recent TV adaptation of Time Bandits, is a constance source of unexpected danger, while Hughes, George Mason and Matuse all get good moments as her variably bumbling henchmen.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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At his orders, cartel henchmen began setting fire to vehicles, gas stations and government buildings and blockaded major highways.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Juniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juniors. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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