as in teen
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
Their daughter is a teenager. The show is very popular among teenagers.
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Recent Examples of teenager
Norwegian Cruise lines are directed at teenagers and adults.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court is hearing a similar case involving a West Virginia teenager during its October session.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Pranks can turn deadly In recent years, there have been several incidents of homeowners and residents shooting at kids and teenagers or otherwise reacting with deadly force over what started as a game of ding-dong-ditch.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Most are teenagers, far from home, trained for battlefield tasks but not for the unpredictable realities of a major city.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court is hearing a similar case involving a West Virginia teenager during its October session.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2025
Pranks can turn deadly In recent years, there have been several incidents of homeowners and residents shooting at kids and teenagers or otherwise reacting with deadly force over what started as a game of ding-dong-ditch.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Most are teenagers, far from home, trained for battlefield tasks but not for the unpredictable realities of a major city.
—Eric Chastain, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenager
Noun
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In 2022, 20 teens ages 15-17 died of fentanyl.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once my teen started her period, mornings came with a different type of stress that wasn’t related to school outfits.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From there, youth are allowed to immerse themselves into a specific concentration.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the hypercompetitive youth sports machine that churns out anxiety alongside achievement.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first violins unfurl a lilting, lightly bopping tune in D minor.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was arrested in December of that year and pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking a minor.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lessons from Quebec’s universal childcare model show that access without quality controls can yield mixed outcomes, especially for infants and toddlers.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenager. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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