as in youthful
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
a young cat requires more food than an older one a young tree that will eventually reach 50 feet tall
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Recent Examples of young
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Here, a look at photos of a young Laura Dern doing just that.
—Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
With this title, not only would the species’ current young be safeguarded, but the designation plays a crucial role in the broader efforts to conserve this endangered fish and its habitat.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The group maintains that the mother and her two young children died in an Israeli airstrike.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025
Here, a look at photos of a young Laura Dern doing just that.
—Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Weaving compares Frank to Saturn devouring his sons, the classical myth where a Titan eats his young to prevent them from replacing him.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
With this title, not only would the species’ current young be safeguarded, but the designation plays a crucial role in the broader efforts to conserve this endangered fish and its habitat.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for young
Adjective
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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
Noun
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As a result, half the offspring of each breeding pair will inherit the supergene, and half will not.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time, Congress did not debate whether offspring of people in the country illegally were guaranteed citizenship.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Instead, Richie Cunningham and his brood were introduced in an episode of the ABC anthology Love, American Style (1969-1974).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The nearly-complete family photo is a rare one for Stewart and his big brood, who made headlines in June 2024 for posing together at son Liam's wedding.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These clowns dressed as presidents appear immature and narcissistic.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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A lot of us automatically use certain emotionally immature phrases without even thinking about it.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Equally stunning sights can be seen from the nearly 1,080-square-foot beach club, which can expand with its four hatches to offer up even more lounging spots; the area is also decked out in colorful surfboards for a playful touch.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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Access is via a hatch to the top, and each vessel is equipped with at least 96 hours of air supply – as well as CO2 scrubbers, light, food and water.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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The flag still lacks any representation of our Illiniwek and Miami heritage, which should be added by their progeny.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The hope, of course, is that the joyous moments outweigh the headaches and that on some lizard-brain level, this early exposure will pay off someday, helping to shape the great people that our progeny will eventually become.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Young.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/young. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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