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
The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The youngsters took the train south to the deep, impoverished heart of China.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
And, given the recent success of almost every zany adolescent film, Fast Times should easily pull in its share of youngsters.
—Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of youngsters come to the ACE 13U trials, and some are selected.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Miss Ira Jarrell asked motorists to remember that the youngsters will be playing throughout the city and caution should be taken by all drivers.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Boone rolled out a four-man rotation to start the season, relying on youngsters Cam Schlittler and Will Warren to hold down the middle of the rotation.
—Logan Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The youngsters took the train south to the deep, impoverished heart of China.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
And, given the recent success of almost every zany adolescent film, Fast Times should easily pull in its share of youngsters.
—Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of youngsters come to the ACE 13U trials, and some are selected.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Miss Ira Jarrell asked motorists to remember that the youngsters will be playing throughout the city and caution should be taken by all drivers.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Boone rolled out a four-man rotation to start the season, relying on youngsters Cam Schlittler and Will Warren to hold down the middle of the rotation.
—Logan Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngsters
Noun
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Youngsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngsters. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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