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 cheeky youngster with an eyepatch and baseball cap trailed by a motley crew?
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fellow outfielder Cody Bellinger is likely to opt out and become a free agent as well, while youngsters Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones will be angling for major roles.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The internal buzz around the youngster was palpable throughout spring practices and fall camp leading up to the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Springsteen talked about having watched the very first screening of the film the night before with his sister, Pamela, who is seen as a youngster in the many black-and-white flashback scenes portraying their upbringing in Freehold, NJ.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fellow outfielder Cody Bellinger is likely to opt out and become a free agent as well, while youngsters Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones will be angling for major roles.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The internal buzz around the youngster was palpable throughout spring practices and fall camp leading up to the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Springsteen talked about having watched the very first screening of the film the night before with his sister, Pamela, who is seen as a youngster in the many black-and-white flashback scenes portraying their upbringing in Freehold, NJ.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each child will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite princesses during a special meet-and-greet.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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