as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all
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Recent Examples of minority
Brooke Woody: Colorado resident, also holds a minority ownership stake in NWSL club North Carolina Courage.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The pandemic disproportionately affected racial minorities, who were more likely to experience hardships such as job loss and illness.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The pace of business on the House and Senate floors noticeably slowed, a consequence of the tradition of unlimited debate that enhances the influence of the Republican minority in the waning days of every session.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Traditionally, the five-member FCC has maintained an ideological balance with three commissioners from the party in power and two from the minority.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The pandemic disproportionately affected racial minorities, who were more likely to experience hardships such as job loss and illness.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The pace of business on the House and Senate floors noticeably slowed, a consequence of the tradition of unlimited debate that enhances the influence of the Republican minority in the waning days of every session.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
Traditionally, the five-member FCC has maintained an ideological balance with three commissioners from the party in power and two from the minority.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minority
adolescence
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In the study, 32 male mice six to 21 weeks of age – the equivalent of adolescence to early adulthood in humans – were split into two groups.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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He was inspired by the rock music of his adolescence: Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and UFO.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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