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
Career Panel Career Panels, at Princeton University in the nineteen-sixties, were meant to give seniors and juniors guidance in approaching their professional lives.
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Indeed, Jansma is part of a sizable and talented group of sophomores — the Vikings typically start six — with only one senior and two juniors on the roster.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Monarchs feature two of the best juniors in Orange County in goalie Morgan Crichton and attacker Asa Chen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
But playing 67 of the team’s first 79 games has been a big adjustment from the lighter schedules of juniors and college.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Families of juniors and seniors can seek one-on-one advising on how to navigate college expenses and aid applications.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The consensus among everyone, from seniors to juniors, is that HSBC is a fantastic franchise with massive potential.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
He is expected to contend with Furman transfer Evan James and returning juniors Dayton Howard and Reece Vander Zee to be the top receiving option for the Hawkeyes in 2026.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Talma and Sullivan are juniors.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Indeed, Jansma is part of a sizable and talented group of sophomores — the Vikings typically start six — with only one senior and two juniors on the roster.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Monarchs feature two of the best juniors in Orange County in goalie Morgan Crichton and attacker Asa Chen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
But playing 67 of the team’s first 79 games has been a big adjustment from the lighter schedules of juniors and college.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Families of juniors and seniors can seek one-on-one advising on how to navigate college expenses and aid applications.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The consensus among everyone, from seniors to juniors, is that HSBC is a fantastic franchise with massive potential.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
He is expected to contend with Furman transfer Evan James and returning juniors Dayton Howard and Reece Vander Zee to be the top receiving option for the Hawkeyes in 2026.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Talma and Sullivan are juniors.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juniors
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His dismissal of General Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff early in his term, along with two subordinates, was without precedent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Ronnie Reese, Johnson’s first press secretary, kept his job for months after harassment allegations were lodged against him by female subordinates.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nobody wanted to go there — well, except the oil and gas companies aching to root around for black gold, and their most loyal minions in high places.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Israel is also a part of the ceasefire but was subjected to a last-minute barrage of missile attacks today from Iran and its minions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Historically, film studios have been run by one monolithic figure, calling shots and running expansive teams of middle managers and underlings.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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This one regrettable fight between husband and wife has far-reaching implications for the community surrounding a ritzy LA country club, where Josh is the general manager and Ashley and Austin are his underlings.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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The Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 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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