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
Royal was led by juniors Grant Herzer and Donnie Fleming.
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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
Liam Bracker, Ren Koda and Luke Miller, local 13-year-olds hoping to go pro, were representing the Pacific Beach Middle Surf Team in the juniors division.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His active stickwork opened eyes this year, especially at the world juniors, while his hockey IQ and play creation are what many teams in play for the top pick desperately need.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Oviedo has a relatively young team, counting on juniors Mia Palumbo, goalkeeper Riley Hoffman (68 saves) and Addison Steinebronn (32 goals, 9 assists); along with sophomores Savannah Fryzel (45 goals), Presley Krantz and freshman Cate Steinebronn (21 goals, 65 assists).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Schrager sees the Chiefs taking two juniors in that scenario.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
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
Liam Bracker, Ren Koda and Luke Miller, local 13-year-olds hoping to go pro, were representing the Pacific Beach Middle Surf Team in the juniors division.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His active stickwork opened eyes this year, especially at the world juniors, while his hockey IQ and play creation are what many teams in play for the top pick desperately need.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Oviedo has a relatively young team, counting on juniors Mia Palumbo, goalkeeper Riley Hoffman (68 saves) and Addison Steinebronn (32 goals, 9 assists); along with sophomores Savannah Fryzel (45 goals), Presley Krantz and freshman Cate Steinebronn (21 goals, 65 assists).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Schrager sees the Chiefs taking two juniors in that scenario.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juniors
Noun
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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
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Cincinnati's now-former police chief, once sued by subordinates for alleged discrimination against White male officers, has been fired.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 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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But after Colorado scored three times on seven power-play opportunities while taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series with the Wild, Minnesota coach John Hynes and his assistants offered a notable amount of on-ice, penalty-kill instruction and advice on Friday.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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And there are some funny moments along the way, such as a scene in which Miranda tries to hang up her coat, having been told to stop throwing it at her assistants.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 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 12 May. 2026.
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