1
as in kid
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a giggling little boy ran by
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2
as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
their teenaged daughter has a new boy, and she's just crazy about him
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
Noun
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Byron is reportedly married and shares two kids with his wife, who is not Cabot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025 -
This is children's reporter Rachel Wegner, here with the latest on schools, kids and more.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This summer also saw Harry at Royal Portrush to support her boyfriend, Jacob Skov Olesen, who co-led the Open after the first round.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Jenny's boyfriend, Jonah (Franco); and Morgan's husband, Chris (Eastwood).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Villa have already recruited a teenager centre-half this summer after the arrival of Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa, who signed a pre-contract agreement in February and joined up with Unai Emery’s squad on July 1.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The Madea franchise actors met as teenagers, as explained in the description for their Black Love podcast episode.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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As for Rihanna, the Grammy winner and current beau A$AP Rocky have two sons, RZA and Riot, and are expecting their third.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Sarah, Duchess of York, who had separated from Prince Andrew, was soaking up the sun in St. Tropez with her beau, financier John Bryan.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For the sake of all parties, but especially a young lad who has experienced a dramatic rise and fall, this is a move that needs to work.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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In jail, some say lads want to be either a footballer or a drug dealer.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of feeling supported, adolescents may start to believe that there’s something wrong with them, rather than recognizing it as something understandable, that deserves empathy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The new analysis concludes that about 8.4 million U.S. adolescents — or nearly 33% — have prediabetes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Dalton then allegedly went to work for eight hours, got back in his car, and drove to the daycare center to pick up the toddler.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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According to The Guardian, citing court documents, the woman was 60 miles north of Auckland when the toddler was found in the suitcase.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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