as in kids
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 youngsters
Classical In much the same way that youngsters might dig their parents’ Beatles records, the pianist and composer Amy Williams had a formative relationship with the music of the minimalist composer Morton Feldman.
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Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
With his daughter, Lupel also tutored youngsters from the Cabrini-Green housing project before it was demolished.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Featuring a slide, oversized graphics and places for the coat and shoes of youngsters, the glassed-in two-level play space at Brown’s restaurant will be among the largest of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Indianapolis area.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Josh Abe is one of the most exciting youngsters coming through at Liverpool’s Kirkby academy.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Thousands of youngsters took pledges to say no to drugs, turn off their television sets, study.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The camp teaches youngsters about the basics of aerospace engineering — with 360-degree flight simulators, origami airplanes, and gliders that the kids can build and make do stunts.
—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
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026
With his daughter, Lupel also tutored youngsters from the Cabrini-Green housing project before it was demolished.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Featuring a slide, oversized graphics and places for the coat and shoes of youngsters, the glassed-in two-level play space at Brown’s restaurant will be among the largest of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Indianapolis area.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Josh Abe is one of the most exciting youngsters coming through at Liverpool’s Kirkby academy.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Thousands of youngsters took pledges to say no to drugs, turn off their television sets, study.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The camp teaches youngsters about the basics of aerospace engineering — with 360-degree flight simulators, origami airplanes, and gliders that the kids can build and make do stunts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngsters
Noun
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Thankfully, no nighttime cookies or chocolates await kids to destroy little appetites, and their folks’ patience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Evans says older celebs now agree to go on either because their kids are fans or because of the show’s massive cultural reach.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Younger guests can enjoy the koi fish in the courtyard, but the motel itself isn’t activity-heavy for children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Vett was identified by the Marin Independent Journal as a mother of two elementary-school-age children in Marin County.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Youngsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngsters. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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