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
One of the many compelling reasons to enjoy this series is that the same youthful talent that has got both teams here will also still make mistakes, which should lead to a little free-wheeling at times.
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 7 May 2026
New York City’s ambitious administration led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a new Film Commissioner very much in the mold — youthful, aspirational and goal-oriented.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The question for the Heat is whether there is the need for another youthful point option beyond Jakucionis, as well as having to hide another negative defender.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 7 May 2026
New York City’s ambitious administration led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a new Film Commissioner very much in the mold — youthful, aspirational and goal-oriented.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The question for the Heat is whether there is the need for another youthful point option beyond Jakucionis, as well as having to hide another negative defender.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
All of these elements help to preserve the youthful functioning of the skin, which helps tattoos look sharper and more colorful for longer.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for youthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
young
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The Modernist is friendly, drawing a mostly millennial mix of young families, gay couples, and girls trips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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In all, through injuries and midweek rest for veterans, Varas started five players who are 20 or younger.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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