as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
a precocious baldness makes him look older than he really is
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The New York City hotel-dwelling, precocious fictional character, Eloise, is an icon.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
What’s interesting is the Pole’s significant role in a side of precocious talents from the factory that is La Masia, the club’s academy.
—Adam Hurrey, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Photo: Rob Youngson/FX British Army Counterintelligence expert Brigadier Frank Kitson quite literally swoops into Belfast in a helicopter, accompanied by his precocious daughter Penelope, in the second episode of Say Nothing.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
But Noname’s evolution from precocious poet to community activist is drastic enough to warrant a revisit.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
What’s interesting is the Pole’s significant role in a side of precocious talents from the factory that is La Masia, the club’s academy.
—Adam Hurrey, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Photo: Rob Youngson/FX British Army Counterintelligence expert Brigadier Frank Kitson quite literally swoops into Belfast in a helicopter, accompanied by his precocious daughter Penelope, in the second episode of Say Nothing.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
But Noname’s evolution from precocious poet to community activist is drastic enough to warrant a revisit.
—Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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In an earlier scene while dancing with Monica, Kayce tells her that his plan differs from his sister's.Chris Barilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Browns’ defense played well early Sunday — the Steelers went three-and-out on four of their first five possessions.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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When decisions are still in flux, premature updates can lead to confusion instead of clarity.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And this week, University of California Riverside and Caltech scientists published a study arguing that the air pollution from AI power plants and backup generators could result in 1,300 premature deaths a year in the U.S. by 2030.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet the most unexpected pieces will come with an exclamation mark.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Barring a major and unexpected reversal in the polls, Merz of the CDU/CSU is highly likely to be Germany’s new chancellor.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Variety reported the sudden move was likely a way for Warner Bros. Discovery to cut streaming-content costs.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the actress has been candid about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy, including the untimely death of her father David.Francesca Gariano, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Party bosses assisted members and their families in times of illness or economic hardship, covering funeral expenses after an untimely death, looking after widows and children.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Precocious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precocious. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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