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as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a big, strapping youth who, even at his relatively young age, knew the meaning of hard work
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
rounded up the neighborhood youths and organized them into a softball team
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as in childhood
the state or time of being a child
told the young people to enjoy their youth while they could
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Recent Examples of youth
The 20-year-old transfer set aside NFL aspirations to reunite with offensive coordinator Buster Faulker, some former teammates from Georgia Tech and even a couple of Gators from Singleton’s youth football days in Atlanta, including star tailback Jadan Baugh.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
During the same trip, Meghan and Harry visited a refugee camp to listen to a youth center musical performance.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Her efforts have also included initiatives like organizing CPR and AED training for youths, collecting clothing for seniors, and organizing school supply drives and holiday programs for neighborhood families.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi had not transitioned to Barcelona’s youth team.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
During the same trip, Meghan and Harry visited a refugee camp to listen to a youth center musical performance.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Her efforts have also included initiatives like organizing CPR and AED training for youths, collecting clothing for seniors, and organizing school supply drives and holiday programs for neighborhood families.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi had not transitioned to Barcelona’s youth team.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youth
Noun
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The family said the young boy suffered skull fractures on both sides of his head but has since been released from the hospital.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Richard Funk was unlike many of the other fraternity boys Welsh had encountered.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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While William, 43, and Kate, 44, have long marked Easter with the royal family — with William taking part in the tradition since childhood — the couple missed the annual outing in both 2024 and 2025, making this year’s appearance a notable return.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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In an ideal world, childhood would be sacred, existing outside of the bounds of being turned into profit.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Before her political career, Metayer Bowen was a confident, spirited teenager whose smile lit up the room, said Jessica Mund, a fellow classmate at Coral Springs Charter School.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of 2014, Scorcio moved to Oregon, having struggled with substance abuse as a teenager in Sacramento.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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He was brought to the center as an adolescent with a broken wing (possibly due to a collision with a car) and can no longer fly properly.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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An adolescent with severe menstrual pain and vomiting may first present to a pediatrician.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youth. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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