as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Recent Examples of youthful
And Kennedy provided a youthful, charismatic spokesperson.
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Time, 23 July 2025
In the video, Harper drops the product onto her blemish-free skin, lightly dabbing it into the high points of her cheeks, nose and eyebrows for a youthful glow.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 July 2025
Rustad, who was between 19 and 22 years old at the time of the rapes, was denied youthful parole last year and is no longer eligible to receive it.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Purpose-built for the continent’s youthful and urban population, the development fuses inclusive public spaces with long-term economic opportunity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Time, 23 July 2025
In the video, Harper drops the product onto her blemish-free skin, lightly dabbing it into the high points of her cheeks, nose and eyebrows for a youthful glow.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 July 2025
Rustad, who was between 19 and 22 years old at the time of the rapes, was denied youthful parole last year and is no longer eligible to receive it.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Purpose-built for the continent’s youthful and urban population, the development fuses inclusive public spaces with long-term economic opportunity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
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Reserve time each day to reflect on internet use Face-to-face communication can make a huge difference for young people who are tending to stay online for long hours at a time.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that enjoyment radiates out for Atlanta rap fans who were there for its heyday, while younger listeners are becoming acquainted with the heroes of that generation.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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