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
The regime change came in the wake of protests led by thousands of youngsters, sparked by corruption and lack of essential services such as water and power, with Randrianirina promising free and fair elections within two years.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Watch Williams have some weird interactions with youngsters as Olson here.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But another two-way youngster who shares his last name stole the show Sunday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The preseason crowd had been lifeless while the normal rotation players let the road team’s lead expand to 25 in the third quarter, but fans erupted when the youngsters started making plays in the fourth.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Watch Williams have some weird interactions with youngsters as Olson here.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But another two-way youngster who shares his last name stole the show Sunday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The preseason crowd had been lifeless while the normal rotation players let the road team’s lead expand to 25 in the third quarter, but fans erupted when the youngsters started making plays in the fourth.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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The kids' club received an overhaul in 2018.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proving that moms will do anything for their kids, Kim Kardashian joined North to dress up as her favorite TikTok stars, Jay Guapõ and Pink Cardigan.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The increase — up from 1 in 36 children in 2020 — continues a long-term trend that experts have largely attributed to better understanding of and screening for the condition.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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