as in smaller
having not so great importance or rank as another
junior advisers to the governor
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as in subordinate
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
she's his junior in the company
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Recent Examples of junior
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Chatfield junior Ryen Hickey, ranked ninth nationally at 145 pounds, is steam-rolling her way toward the 5A girls finals.
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
In the loss to Burnsville, junior Bree Bowman led the way for the Lakers with 24 points, while senior CeCe McNair and ninth grader Anna Trachsel were also in double figures with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
And Syracuse junior goalkeeper Daniello Guyette made a game-high 11 saves.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2025
Chatfield junior Ryen Hickey, ranked ninth nationally at 145 pounds, is steam-rolling her way toward the 5A girls finals.
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
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Offensively, junior guard Elizabeth Griffin and junior forward Tiara Butler led the way with 13 and 14 points, respectively.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
In the loss to Burnsville, junior Bree Bowman led the way for the Lakers with 24 points, while senior CeCe McNair and ninth grader Anna Trachsel were also in double figures with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junior
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Meanwhile, our lobby hero has other problems, not the least of which is his boss, who not only dislikes his subordinates sleeping on the job but is caught up with law-enforcement problems of his own.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Adrienne Gang Photo: Bravo/Justin Stephens/Bravo Chief Stew Below Deck Season 1 — The franchise’s initial chief stew had such a bad attitude that none of her subordinates would listen to her and were always talking back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
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In less than two weeks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will recognize the best of cinematic achievements from the past year.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Charles Burnett shot the film in roughly a year of weekends on a budget less than $10,000.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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An assistant discovered Baena's body at a Los Angeles-area home around 10:30 a.m.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Huskers’ 40-year-old running backs coach is the only assistant without terms of a contract revealed for this year.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.—
Staff Writer
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2023
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The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.—
Nicole Goodkind,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2023
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Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
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Is what he’s done a small sample size thing or something more?—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The gigs in smaller rooms than Simon has typically played, will allow the singer to perform the songs from Seven Psalms live for the first time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Junior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junior. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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