PRESCHOOLER Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

preschooler

noun

Definition of preschooler

as in kindergartner

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Recent Examples of preschooler No preschooler suctioned to my side. — Alexandra Oliva june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 The idea for the new show came about in part due to the original series’ longevity with fans, as those who grew up with it continued to show their passion for it and preschoolers discovered the show for the first time and connected with it. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026 Not just in the terrifying hours before a hurricane or a wildfire, but in the weeks afterward — when the emergency is over and the fear isn't, and a preschooler still has no words for what happened to their home. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 At Denver Botanic Gardens, youth educators encourage preschoolers to act out the life cycle of various plants, for example. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

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Noun

Justin Vu, a soon-to-be kindergartener, his mom and sisters had traveled from their home in Denver and were enjoying a visit with family filled with trips to places like the beach and zoo, KGW News reported.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 July 2026
My new kindergartner especially is feeling all the big feels about school.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026

Definition of kindergartner

Noun

Lupo played an integral part in the family’s life, having been included in some of the first public portraits of Prince George as a baby and toddler.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The latest allegations surfaced from Miller’s divorce from Emily Moreno and include physical and emotional abuse of their toddler as well as throwing hot water at his wife and other acts of violence.

— Max Rivera, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Would that every schoolchild could stand on the grassy knoll for a quiet minute, pondering the imponderables.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Provincial transport department official Siboniso Duma said in a statement that 11 people, including a schoolchild, died at the scene, although that was according to preliminary information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of schoolchild

Noun

One adolescent possibly had contact with the bat, officials said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
YouTube comedian Bo Burnham directs this empathetic portrait of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), an insecure adolescent who posts motivational vlogs on YouTube while privately struggling with her self-image and burgeoning sexuality.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

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Noun

Preliminary findings published last year in JAMA showed that among the first 4,000 newborns screened, the test identified serious genetic conditions in just under 4% of the children.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Last year, Procter used NFL games to reach parents with messages about Pampers, one of its biggest brands, and invited them to share photos of newborns on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a year’s supply of diapers.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

For an ordinary schoolkid on a baseball diamond, having aretê might amount to paying attention, being a team player, and trying hard.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
At the center of the doc is the engaging Clint Patterson, who was a schoolkid when his father, a former rodeo rider, spearheaded the making of the Bigfoot film and its promotion.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

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