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
The Heat had two first-round picks to offer in a potential pitch for Antetokounmpo, in 2030 and ’32, as well as youthful capital, including second-year center Kel’el Ware.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Collagen supplements have surged in popularity, marketed as an easy solution for smoother, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The likelihood is that a young forward will arrive, with incomings and outgoings expected in midfield, and a youthful centre-half or two being sought, while replacing one of their wingers is not out of the question.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The good news for voters otherwise predisposed to Abughazaleh is that there’s a youthful progressive candidate in the race with similar views but who comes with a record of service and without the ego.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Collagen supplements have surged in popularity, marketed as an easy solution for smoother, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The likelihood is that a young forward will arrive, with incomings and outgoings expected in midfield, and a youthful centre-half or two being sought, while replacing one of their wingers is not out of the question.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The good news for voters otherwise predisposed to Abughazaleh is that there’s a youthful progressive candidate in the race with similar views but who comes with a record of service and without the ego.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Meta, TikTok and Snap will be rated on their teen safety efforts amid rising concern about whether the world’s largest social media platforms are doing enough to protect the mental health of young people.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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