as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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Recent Examples of kiddos
Many already know the major pool etiquette rules, like not bringing glass into the water and supervising kiddos (and pets).
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Again, this is an easy task to sub-contract out to family members and kiddos.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The kiddos—who just finished 8th grade and 5th grade, respectively—were also joined by their mother, Shayne, who is Lamas's third child.
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Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Guests are treated to complimentary water, fruit, and Alain Ducasse chocolates, plus dedicated Le Petit Prince amenities for any kiddos in some of the suites; suite-bookers also score a bottle of wine.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
There’s a new generation of kiddos hitting the playground looking incredibly cool.
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Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
And kiddos, who needed permission from their moms to strip from the waist up.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Once school is out and the kiddos are home, things can become chaotic, and summer camp can be expensive.
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Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Again, this is an easy task to sub-contract out to family members and kiddos.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The kiddos—who just finished 8th grade and 5th grade, respectively—were also joined by their mother, Shayne, who is Lamas's third child.
—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Guests are treated to complimentary water, fruit, and Alain Ducasse chocolates, plus dedicated Le Petit Prince amenities for any kiddos in some of the suites; suite-bookers also score a bottle of wine.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
There’s a new generation of kiddos hitting the playground looking incredibly cool.
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Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
And kiddos, who needed permission from their moms to strip from the waist up.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Once school is out and the kiddos are home, things can become chaotic, and summer camp can be expensive.
—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddos
Noun
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.
Noun
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.
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“Kiddos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddos. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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