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
Albert Brooks upped his status among youngsters as an overprotective clownfish dad who desperately searches for his son.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Still, Cora has shown faith in the youngster by batting him fifth in every game he’s started since his promotion.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Adding to the excitement: these youngsters are supported by the Paramount’s professional design and technical staff, and will perform in full custom on its historic stage.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But a lack of clarity is to be expected from this group of youngsters.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Still, Cora has shown faith in the youngster by batting him fifth in every game he’s started since his promotion.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Adding to the excitement: these youngsters are supported by the Paramount’s professional design and technical staff, and will perform in full custom on its historic stage.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But a lack of clarity is to be expected from this group of youngsters.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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Admission is free for kids 12 and under Saturday and Sunday this year.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Parents may have wholesome bedtime routines for their kids, involving bath time, story time, and music.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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He was hired to perform an autopsy on the child, who died while Ross was in delivery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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