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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 upcoming Doha Film Festival transforms the DFI’s existing Ajyal Film Festival, dedicated to youth and family-friendly cinema, into a more ambitious international event for a broader audience.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Milano starred at Oakland’s Bishop O’Dowd High and as a youth played baseball with and against East Bay legends Curt Flood, Joe Morgan, Vada Pinson and Willie Stargell, among others.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The show offers a window into an idealized version of youth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Milano starred at Oakland’s Bishop O’Dowd High and as a youth played baseball with and against East Bay legends Curt Flood, Joe Morgan, Vada Pinson and Willie Stargell, among others.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The show offers a window into an idealized version of youth.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youth
Noun
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My boy retriever is just as dramatic.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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That's how Casey Kacz, an Event Coordinator for a non-profit and father of two young boys, felt when his car battery died.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your child isn't just competing with the kid next door for college admission or job opportunities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And anxiety about our kids and our grandkids.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Cam has been groomed to take Isaiah’s spot since childhood, though Isaiah won’t retire easily.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Time spent in the resort town, located roughly 15 miles south of Bend, is still one of my fondest childhood memories.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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For teenagers who will see these Emmy clips over the next few weeks on their phones, that may be the part that matters most.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The teenager has seen his profile skyrocket over the last few years, with videos of his lightning-quick performances going viral around the world.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your child isn't just competing with the kid next door for college admission or job opportunities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bodies of the three Decker children were discovered just days after they were reported missing by their mother on May 30.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Children and adolescents ages 2 to 18, without other high-risk factors like immunosuppression, can receive and should be offered the vaccine if they were not immunized before, according to the guidance.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The juveniles, all residents of Livermore, allegedly stole about $2,000 from a man exiting a casino.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Curfews for juveniles were changed and curfew centers were opened.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youth. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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