as in infantile
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The infantile abomination that is The Boss Baby is the most unhinged example of the studio’s manic folly.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
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But, true to form, Abbott doesn’t self-righteously shove these issues in our faces, lecturing on about statistics or writing the students as infantile or helpless.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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The pair settle right away into the half-affectionate, half-annoyed, goofy childish dynamic recognizable to adult siblings everywhere — to the amusement and occasional irritation of Frank, a locally beloved good old boy who’s only the teeny-tiniest bit prone to vanity and corruption.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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In his sparse notebooks, his childish, unformed handwriting was endearing to me.—
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jeanne is 15, a restless adolescent among a tribe of younger children in an orphanage in the mountains where she is first seen wandering at dusk, her way lit by the snow’s reflective glitter.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Sleep regressions, toddler tantrums, adolescent mood swings — yes, parenting has its challenges.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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What begins as an adventure fueled by youthful curiosity soon becomes a defining experience that tests their understanding of the world around them.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The music video opts for an effortlessly fun and youthful feel, trading in glossy, big sets for scenic mountain views.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first bill, H.B. 951, will add certain juvenile offenses to a preexisting list of reportable offenses.—
Mike Griffith,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some may be affiliated with gangs or are on juvenile probation.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Infantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infantine. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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