as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Recent Examples of youthful
France’s youthful enthusiasm for religion has been echoed elsewhere in Europe.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
JSerra’s quarterback combination and youthful athleticism more than held up.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Our editor, Hugo Gurdon, finding symbolism in the name of Kirk’s group, Turning Point USA, said the assassination of the youthful conservative organizer provided a special turning point for the nation.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Like Lionel, The History of Sound becomes stuck on its youthful interlude, a period that’s more alive than everything that comes next, and that’s also, less successfully, presented as a mystery to be solved.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
JSerra’s quarterback combination and youthful athleticism more than held up.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Our editor, Hugo Gurdon, finding symbolism in the name of Kirk’s group, Turning Point USA, said the assassination of the youthful conservative organizer provided a special turning point for the nation.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Like Lionel, The History of Sound becomes stuck on its youthful interlude, a period that’s more alive than everything that comes next, and that’s also, less successfully, presented as a mystery to be solved.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
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Something has to give if the Commanders want to keep their young quarterback leading the way for years to come.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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But increasingly, the planet’s biggest pro clubs are signing younger and younger players to bigger and bigger contracts that deter their release when not required, either for fear of injury or fear of losing league games in their absence.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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