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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the pandemic, that shifted to be young families with school-age children.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Felony record this young doesn't bode well for their future, so what now?
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The sudden death of their troubled mother brings Fiona back from California to her small Scottish hometown and to her younger sister in order to jointly handle their mother’s death.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
During the pandemic, that shifted to be young families with school-age children.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Unsurprisingly, the trend skews young, with viewers aged 18 to 34 being 21% more likely to watch a mini-drama.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Felony record this young doesn't bode well for their future, so what now?
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for young
Adjective
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The ingredient rejuvenated aged cells by 31 percent, restoring skin structure and resilience for a more youthful appearance.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen, who plays a critical role as a producer and host at NBCUniversal’s Bravo, likely has appeal beyond youthful demographics.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the hallway from Atlantis Kids Adventures is The Gamers Reef, a classic arcade with everything from Pac-Man to driving games, which may appeal to parents (especially those raised in the ’80s) even more than their offspring.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Court documents in the federal prosecution of the employee, Jacob Melvin Hart, indicate there could be more juvenile victims from Crossline Community Church.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Colvin successfully petitioned to have her juvenile arrest record expunged.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As a frazzled mom of five who left one of her brood (Macaulay Culkin) at home during their holiday trip to France, O’Hara brought heart and humor to the now classic Christmas movie.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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With half her brood now married, Violet's focus has shifted towards herself and her growing desires, reading and gardening.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike older drugs, this formula safely accounts for a baby’s immature metabolism.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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This is really a way to tell the story from a much more immature point of view.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Getting into the targa version means opening the door and then swinging the top hatch upward.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers examined potential insider actions, such as leaving access hatches open or deliberately blocking cooling pathways.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced major changes to its childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, an age-by-age guide for health care providers on when to vaccinate children to protect them from preventable diseases.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Advocates of our robot future have similarly mundane plans for our mechanical progeny.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Oscar winner and Captain Marvel herself Brie Larson will voice Rosalina, while Uncut Gems director and Happy Gilmore 2 actor Benny Safdie will voice Bowser's progeny.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Young.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/young. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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