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as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
a juvenile alligator just hatched from its egg
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as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
throwing a tantrum is rather juvenile behavior for a person of your age
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as in adolescent
lacking in adult experience or maturity
a spoiled, juvenile golfer who does not know how to win gracefully
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a medical study that followed juveniles through adolescence and into adulthood
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Recent Examples of juvenile
Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Albuquerque Police is focusing on the most serious forms of juvenile crime and its message to parents is stark.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
State laws prevent juveniles from being within hearing range of adult inmates or within eyesight of them.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Even in wet years, the modeling predicts a decline in the number of juvenile winter-run salmon.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Albuquerque Police is focusing on the most serious forms of juvenile crime and its message to parents is stark.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Following the incident, Cambridge Police were able to identify multiple juveniles suspected to be involved in the incident.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
State laws prevent juveniles from being within hearing range of adult inmates or within eyesight of them.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenile
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The study followed adults younger than 50 who didn’t have any comorbidities from 2010 to 2018.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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But this is actually largely driven by younger, college-age adults.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Empire is a manifesto opposing the most corrupt, childish film genre.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump Turnberry calls pro-Palestinian group's actions a 'childish, criminal act' Police in Scotland said officers were investigating after receiving a report about the golf course being damaged around 4:40 a.m., a spokesperson for the department told Reuters and Fox News.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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The victim was also found to be developmentally delayed with an adolescent cognitive level, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Related: New 'Girl Goals' report shows uneven progress for adolescent girls.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that parents lose sleep for a surprising number of years after their children are born and kids notoriously struggle with everything from bedtime routines to nightmares.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, Hudson has not been shy about family life, documenting many memories with her kids on social media.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The series follows the (fictional) famous televangelist family of the Gemstones, led by widowed patriarch Eli (played by John Goodman) alongside his immature children Jesse (Danny McBride), Judy (Edi Patterson) and Kelvin (Adam DeVine).—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The son of a Russian oligarch, Vanya is immature, perpetually stoned, and supposed to be using his time in the States to study.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although long-term use may be safe for many, concerns exist about its potential effects on puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Juvenile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenile. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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