as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Recent Examples of youngster
Not that any of this will necessarily be a problem for the youngsters, or for nostalgic adults who grew up playing the Nintendo games and seem intent on never moving on from their childhood obsessions.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Those two youngsters happen to be a happily engaged, and happily naive, couple, and the series plays out exploring the dynamics between the two relationships, one young, loving and energetic, the other old, tired and toxic.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos and will hand out Easter baskets filled with goodies to attending youngsters.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Those two youngsters happen to be a happily engaged, and happily naive, couple, and the series plays out exploring the dynamics between the two relationships, one young, loving and energetic, the other old, tired and toxic.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos and will hand out Easter baskets filled with goodies to attending youngsters.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
Noun
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Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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