youngness

noun

Definition of youngnessnext
as in youth

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  1. youth
  2. youthfulness
  3. freshness
Noun
  • The former England youth and then 10-time senior Ghana international is still only 25 and has over 100 games of Premier League experience with Chelsea and Brighton.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Videos of the confrontations got hundreds of thousands of views on social media, a burst of attention for a conservative youth organization that is charting its next chapter after last year's assassination of its leader Charlie Kirk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of youth
Noun
  • The survey’s findings prioritizes being able to retain independence and cognitive strength over keeping an aesthetic of youthfulness.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His narrow youthfulness was the source of his ability to turn a blind eye to everything.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of youthfulness
Noun
  • Keeping the plastic on helps prevent dehydration and extends their freshness by up to a week.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Marley Spoon says its products are backed by a freshness and quality guarantee for four days after a subscription box arrives.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshness
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