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
These were no youthful missteps corrected with time, but towering thinkers at the height of their powers overturning their own hard-won systems.
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Dean's death ended not only the life of a rising star but also the career of a cultural icon who had come to embody youthful rebellion and the angst of a generation.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
DeChambeau hopped and skipped in the air like a youthful cheerleader, kicking his legs in wild directions with each leap.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Hydration is key to more youthful-looking skin, and taking a little bit of time out of your evening to pamper yourself with a hydrating cream can do wonders the next morning.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Dean's death ended not only the life of a rising star but also the career of a cultural icon who had come to embody youthful rebellion and the angst of a generation.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
DeChambeau hopped and skipped in the air like a youthful cheerleader, kicking his legs in wild directions with each leap.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Hydration is key to more youthful-looking skin, and taking a little bit of time out of your evening to pamper yourself with a hydrating cream can do wonders the next morning.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
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He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Upon arrival, young guests are treated to a slime smoothie, setting the stage for Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets and impromptu dance parties.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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