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
After the Stars' 37-35 win over World in Game 1 and the Stripes' 42-40 triumph over the youngsters in Game 2, that set up potential chaos for Game 3 between World and the veterans.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
At only 297 pieces, this is a very small set, but it's perfectly sized for youngsters who are just getting into Lego (and Star Wars).
—Kim Snaith, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Is whatever these two youngsters going through really that bad?
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
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David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
With youngsters off from school this Presidents' Day, Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry learned about the science of flight at Bessie Coleman Flight School.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
At only 297 pieces, this is a very small set, but it's perfectly sized for youngsters who are just getting into Lego (and Star Wars).
—Kim Snaith, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Is whatever these two youngsters going through really that bad?
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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The Legislature and Newsom acted when the low reading skills of California’s kids, as determined by nationwide testing, became too obvious to ignore.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy sports events, fun activities with kids, the theater, the arts and hanging out with fun people.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For families As mentioned, while the main property is 13 years and older, Auric House is suitable for children of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, its children’s hospital hasn’t admitted any measles patients, doctors said.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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