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as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a big, strapping youth who, even at his relatively young age, knew the meaning of hard work
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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
rounded up the neighborhood youths and organized them into a softball team
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Recent Examples of youths
Holly Robinson Peete reads her book My Brother Charlie to youths from Dodgers Dreamteam, Miracle League Los Angeles, on May 9 in Los Angeles.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
As of November, veterans and current or former foster youths aged 18-24 were no longer exempt.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Once the force is in Haiti the country will need healing, especially youths, some of whom have little choice except to join gangs, Fils-Aimé said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Last year, the outreach worker’s contract was approved to serve up to 120 people, but by the third quarter, the worker had already served more than 130, underscoring the funding needed to help youths in Tarrant County, according to Chisholm.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Gunfire has killed at least 278 youths ages 12 to 17 so far this year, with another 796 injured, according to GVA.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Admission is $10 for resident youths and adults, $15 for nonresident youths and adults, $9 for resident seniors and $13 for nonresident seniors (non-resident).
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The self-sustaining, working farm led by livestock director and veterinarian Aginaldo Silva, whose greatest pride is his internship program for local youths.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
People Staff, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
As of November, veterans and current or former foster youths aged 18-24 were no longer exempt.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Once the force is in Haiti the country will need healing, especially youths, some of whom have little choice except to join gangs, Fils-Aimé said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Last year, the outreach worker’s contract was approved to serve up to 120 people, but by the third quarter, the worker had already served more than 130, underscoring the funding needed to help youths in Tarrant County, according to Chisholm.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Gunfire has killed at least 278 youths ages 12 to 17 so far this year, with another 796 injured, according to GVA.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Admission is $10 for resident youths and adults, $15 for nonresident youths and adults, $9 for resident seniors and $13 for nonresident seniors (non-resident).
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The self-sustaining, working farm led by livestock director and veterinarian Aginaldo Silva, whose greatest pride is his internship program for local youths.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youths
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For Dua, puberty and social maturity become knotted up in unpredictable notions of bodily harm (whether acted upon, or merely threatened), as Serbian boys and men harass her on the way home from school, lacing their catcalls with ethnic slurs.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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There are two teenage boys in the film, Haruki (Waku Kawaguchi) and Keita (Kiyora Fuiwara), whose inchoate erotic feelings for one another, a love that can still barely say its name in provincial Japan, forms a subplot here.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The crowd consisted of a mixed generation of Pink Floyd fans from teenagers to older attendees in vintage band shirts.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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As a result, more American teenagers now receive superior coaching and minutes earlier in their careers.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Youths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youths. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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