as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Recent Examples of youthful
The 2015 romantic fantasy movie, which is now available to stream on Netflix, follows the life of Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively), who experiences a dramatic car accident that leaves her as a youthful 29-year-old for decades.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sunday Rose, in a layered ensemble of a zippered top, voluminous skirt, and a two-toned jacket, embodies the collection’s theme of youthful refinement.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
In recent years, as diamond prices have sputtered and the BDP government has repeatedly been caught up in major corruption scandals, Botswana’s youthful electorate has begun to search for alternatives to the party of their elders.
—Keletso Thobega, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sunday Rose, in a layered ensemble of a zippered top, voluminous skirt, and a two-toned jacket, embodies the collection’s theme of youthful refinement.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
In recent years, as diamond prices have sputtered and the BDP government has repeatedly been caught up in major corruption scandals, Botswana’s youthful electorate has begun to search for alternatives to the party of their elders.
—Keletso Thobega, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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