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
Rudge also manages the kid’s pavilion at the event, which offers one-on-one craft time for youngsters, as well as wildlife education.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But Poyer has made a remarkable impact on the field and in helping youngsters develop.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And in neighborhoods, residents have growing concerns about youngsters riding electric dirt bikes — a popular Christmas present this past holiday.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Morton Grove Park District Superintendent of Recreation Sue Braubach told Pioneer Press the daytime celebration is intended to allow families with young children ring in the new year together, especially since the youngsters would likely be asleep at the stroke of midnight.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead, help youngsters figure out how to resist them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The 4-5 spots were a revolving door last year, but between the addition of Johan Oviedo, the return of Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford from injury and up-and-coming youngsters like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the staff should be in a great spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites, and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But Poyer has made a remarkable impact on the field and in helping youngsters develop.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
And in neighborhoods, residents have growing concerns about youngsters riding electric dirt bikes — a popular Christmas present this past holiday.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Morton Grove Park District Superintendent of Recreation Sue Braubach told Pioneer Press the daytime celebration is intended to allow families with young children ring in the new year together, especially since the youngsters would likely be asleep at the stroke of midnight.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead, help youngsters figure out how to resist them.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The 4-5 spots were a revolving door last year, but between the addition of Johan Oviedo, the return of Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford from injury and up-and-coming youngsters like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the staff should be in a great spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites, and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngsters
Noun
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Admission is $5; free for kids 15 and younger (cash only); free for active-duty military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Brady and Bündchen, 45, share two children, Benjamin, 16 and Vivian, 13.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Youngsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngsters. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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