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
Geoghan redirected attention to the court and the sheer number of precocious youngsters who went on from the showcase to legendary professional careers.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
If Arnold, or one of the other more precocious players says 30 minutes, that won’t fly.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Fictional high schooler Aditi, one of the central characters in Dapier's book, identifies with little Marji, Persepolis' precocious, head-strong narrator and protagonist.
—Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Young Jane fictionalized her adventurous (or desperate) aunt’s experience in early juvenilia, suggesting a precocious interest in the plight of the unmarried woman.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for precocious
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
If Arnold, or one of the other more precocious players says 30 minutes, that won’t fly.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Fictional high schooler Aditi, one of the central characters in Dapier's book, identifies with little Marji, Persepolis' precocious, head-strong narrator and protagonist.
—Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Young Jane fictionalized her adventurous (or desperate) aunt’s experience in early juvenilia, suggesting a precocious interest in the plight of the unmarried woman.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for precocious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precocious
Adjective
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the early nineties, the British indie band Heavenly struck out in pursuit of the most infectious guitar-pop melody.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sunscreen protects against sun damage, premature aging and dark spots.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Emily Haozous of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation's Southwest center has studied premature deaths among Native Americans.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect bold, comforting flavors with a punk twist that always deliver unexpected food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the goal was to build up a little it of pride about our local museum, and offer some unexpected fun to visitors, all the while doing it on a conservative budget, then that mission is accomplished.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brave Mars is encouraging your intuitive sign, while its sextile to sudden Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication favors outreach.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were too many injuries, too many different lineups, too many untimely freak plays and clutch conundrums.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the latest case, the state Department of Children and Families and Enfield Police are continuing to investigate the untimely death this month of Eve Rogers, a 12-year-old Enfield girl.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Precocious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precocious. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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