as in youthful
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
a young cat requires more food than an older one a young tree that will eventually reach 50 feet tall
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Recent Examples of young
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
At some point, though, the Broncos are going to need a fresh wave of younger, cheaper players.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
According to the zoo, orangutans have the longest interbirth interval — or period of time between babies — of all non-human primates, as mothers care for their young for seven to eight years before giving birth to another baby.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
But up against young Boston southpaw Connelly Early, Martin’s blast was all the Twins could muster in six innings.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
At some point, though, the Broncos are going to need a fresh wave of younger, cheaper players.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The intelligent critters will rip off roof shingles to enter an attic, crawl through vents, give birth to their young in a chimney or tear up a home’s insulation to make their beds.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
According to the zoo, orangutans have the longest interbirth interval — or period of time between babies — of all non-human primates, as mothers care for their young for seven to eight years before giving birth to another baby.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for young
Adjective
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When Finn leaves Honey, their lives are both improved, even if their offspring don’t see that until many years later.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Females and offspring would no longer even feed at the same fig tree.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The driver and a juvenile boy were both taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, according to the release.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Leatherman ran toward two juvenile bystanders while Selmer ran toward downtown Emmitsburg, according to documents.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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By that time the Romney brood had grown to include sons Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin and Craig—and Ann had her hands full, running the family household and joining Mitt at night on the campaign trail.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Yesterday's [podcast] was on interspecific brood parasites.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When a tight’s game’s final third arrived, the Pirates resembled an immature team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Among other things, his fouling out in Game 3 of the 2024 Finals against the Celtics series in a semi-intentional fit of frustration was wildly immature for a great player in his sixth season.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its solar cells are integrated across the hood, dashboard, roof, and rear hatch.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, Wiseman shared new video on X showing the perspective of a Navy medical team opening the module’s hatch in the waters off the coast of San Diego.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All adolescent boys are exposed to the manosphere; not all spot its most notorious avatar driving through their city in a luxury car, as Alex recently did.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Approximately 16% of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors who stayed cancer-free for at least five years are at high risk, compared to about 12% of people in the same age group without cancer.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the final battle against Papa Bowser and his progeny, Mario and Peach leap over the giant King Koopa on the lava bridge and send him tumbling into the molten river below.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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To match the progeny of the pros, ambitious kids like Ken had to work extra hard.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Young.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/young. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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