schoolboys

noun

plural of schoolboy
1
as in schoolchildren

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2
as in youngsters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolboys
  1. students
  2. youngsters
  3. readers
  4. teenagers
  5. kids
  6. juveniles
  7. kiddies
  8. minors
Noun
  • The Leyton Sixth Form College announced the teen’s death, along with services for the students and staff impacted by his death.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of students
Noun
  • Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Local immigrant rights groups are hoping Costa Mesa cancels its contract with Flock, a security hardware company known for its automatic license plate readers.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • This story’s author, StyleCaster commerce editor Katie Decker-Jacoby, scours the internet for the best of the best to ensure readers walk away with items recommended by our team, industry experts, and more.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
Definition of readers
Noun
  • Two pilots and three teenagers survived the crash and were released from the hospital, according to the Laredo Police Department.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The company alerted the San Mateo Police Department to two Northern California teenagers who were allegedly using a toy gun to shoot water beads out of one of their vehicles — and the pair were later detained.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • There were some older, some younger and some kids whose parents were diehard fans.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The clients, a couple with two kids, wanted the look of an aged farmhouse.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Four juveniles were taken into custody and face charges that include third-degree assault by mob, assault on police while resisting arrest, resisting arrest, possession of a machine gun and breach of peace.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Four people have been arrested so far — one adult and three juveniles — and the arrests are related to the assaults on law enforcement seen in the viral videos, police told Fox News Digital.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.
    — Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
  • The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of kiddies
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
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