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
And yes, the viral facial using salmon sperm is her ticket to a youthful glow.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.
—Thomas Cangelosi, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Following the release of Aaron Cresswell, Michail Antonio and Vladimir Coufal, Potter wanted to build a youthful side and felt Fernandes would be a key addition.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
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Most people who get sick recover within a week, but infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.—
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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