youngness

noun

Definition of youngnessnext
as in youth

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  1. youth
  2. youthfulness
  3. freshness
Noun
  • Its rise ushered in a welcome heyday for young creatives at a time of high youth unemployment in China.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Zubairu Umar Talba, a youth leader in the Dekara area in Borgu, told The Associated Press that his 85-year-old father was among those who were taken.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of youth
Noun
  • His narrow youthfulness was the source of his ability to turn a blind eye to everything.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The youthfulness behind the order was balanced by his commitment to fitness and his role as a professional hockey player that kept him from devouring it all.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of youthfulness
Noun
  • Any cut watermelon needs to be covered and refrigerated immediately to prolong its freshness to the extent possible.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for optimal freshness.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshness
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“Youngness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngness. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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