the younger
noun
1
—used in comparing the ages of two people who are members of the same family
He's the younger of her two brothers.
2
—used to refer to the younger of two people (such as a father and son) who have the same name
the painters Hans Holbein the Elder and his son Hans Holbein the Younger
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Footage from an event last month in Sun Valley, California, posted on social media showed the younger Jackson – a professional MMA fighter – sliding into the ring during another bout and throwing Syko Stu, whose real name is Stuart Smith, to the mat.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Unlike baby boomers who embraced existing institutions to get rich and live a comfortable life, the younger generations do not feel that institutions—which are perceived as cumbersome, hierarchical, and a source of inequality and discrimination—can improve their situation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Dreyer reached high school, Kershaw was winning Cy Young Awards and the younger left-hander looked to him as a template.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the professional barrel racing is done, junior barrel racing takes place in the arena, allowing the younger set to showcase their skills.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The video begins with the younger sibling sitting in a bouncer watching the television.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnnie Lewis, 52, said Kirk was a role model for the younger generation, including his 7-year-old daughter.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Unlike baby boomers who embraced existing institutions to get rich and live a comfortable life, the younger generations do not feel that institutions—which are perceived as cumbersome, hierarchical, and a source of inequality and discrimination—can improve their situation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Dreyer reached high school, Kershaw was winning Cy Young Awards and the younger left-hander looked to him as a template.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the professional barrel racing is done, junior barrel racing takes place in the arena, allowing the younger set to showcase their skills.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The video begins with the younger sibling sitting in a bouncer watching the television.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnnie Lewis, 52, said Kirk was a role model for the younger generation, including his 7-year-old daughter.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“The younger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20younger. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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