as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
a precocious baldness makes him look older than he really is
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Recent Examples of precocious
There are plenty of lessons that come with kids living inside the pressure cooker of precocious activities.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
When the daughter became a teenager, her mother scrutinized her for signs of precocious sexuality, drinking, and other self-destructive behavior.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This has meant the show has spent more time with the very relatable Dunk and his precocious charge Egg.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Finnegan earned a smattering of headlines as a precocious 19-year-old wunderkind before going mostly under the media radar.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
When the daughter became a teenager, her mother scrutinized her for signs of precocious sexuality, drinking, and other self-destructive behavior.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This has meant the show has spent more time with the very relatable Dunk and his precocious charge Egg.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Finnegan earned a smattering of headlines as a precocious 19-year-old wunderkind before going mostly under the media radar.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precocious
Adjective
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While the upcoming week looks dry across Central Texas, there are signs of a wetter pattern developing toward the end of March and into early April.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic can also reveal FSG looked into buying a minority stake of less than 30 per cent in Monaco in early 2025 alongside another ownership group but, again, decided not to take it any further.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The report suggested possible causes for the premature fuze detonation but determined that military personnel were not at fault.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Perez-Hodge said such a recommendation is premature.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My in-destination partners are equipped to handle any unexpected challenges swiftly, maintaining the quality and enjoyment of your travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In that appearance, Richins said their father's passing was unexpected.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Now, all of a sudden, there are many acting opportunities.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The building, which fell into disrepair after the artist’s untimely death in 1994, has now been restored and reopened as a gallery space by the Judd Foundation.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are investigating an untimely death connected to an incident that began with someone barricading themself in New Haven over the weekend.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Precocious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precocious. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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