as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Recent Examples of youngster
As a youngster, McCormack was one of those kids on that very hill, cheering on one of his childhood idols.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
During the season, which extends into June, WHGF also provides opportunities for young gymnasts to further develop their skills through competitive teams — once a youngster is skilled enough for team competition.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
At the end of the morning, the first lady and Princess of Wales handed over the badges to the youngsters.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The Zone features inflatables, ultimate bungee, an obstacle course and other activities for the youngsters.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
During the season, which extends into June, WHGF also provides opportunities for young gymnasts to further develop their skills through competitive teams — once a youngster is skilled enough for team competition.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
At the end of the morning, the first lady and Princess of Wales handed over the badges to the youngsters.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The Zone features inflatables, ultimate bungee, an obstacle course and other activities for the youngsters.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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After a long day of activity, reward the kids with a treat from The Cake Bake Shop or Graeter’s Ice Cream.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many autistic kids are drawn to water, regardless of its temperature, because water offers a calming sensory effect.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some schools offer tuition discounts if multiple children from the same family are enrolled.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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