as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
she quit babysitting when she got tired of wrangling younglings who weren't even her own
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Recent Examples of youngling
In its own very different way, Skeleton Crew is also trying to see this territory through new eyes — in this case, four younglings who should probably be in science class and not figuring out how to get a ship into hyperspace.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Along with the announcement, Disney also posted a new trailer teasing how younglings Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) get swept up in the adventure of a lifetime with Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law) as their Force-sensitive guide.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 26 Nov. 2024
Many male animals—including lions and gorillas—slay such younglings to ensure all future offspring are theirs.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 6 May 2024
In true Star Wars fashion, kids are called younglings or padawans (both gender-neutral terms).
—Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
Our delightful server, Lulu, introduced each course and helped us out when our youngling was being especially difficult about trying both the safer and more adventurous options on the menu.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022
In the second season, the Mandalorian reluctantly worked to reunite Grogu with his own kind—or at least with a Jedi so the youngling could grow stronger in the Force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2023
Reva is a kind of double agent — her motive is to become Darth Vader’s trusted right hand in order to kill him and avenge the deaths of the Jedi younglings murdered by Anakin Skywalker (the eventual Darth Vader) under Order 66.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023
Bonus: Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures for the younglings (the very younglings).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 May 2023
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
Along with the announcement, Disney also posted a new trailer teasing how younglings Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) get swept up in the adventure of a lifetime with Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law) as their Force-sensitive guide.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 26 Nov. 2024
Many male animals—including lions and gorillas—slay such younglings to ensure all future offspring are theirs.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 6 May 2024
In true Star Wars fashion, kids are called younglings or padawans (both gender-neutral terms).
—Deanne Revel, Parents, 22 May 2024
Our delightful server, Lulu, introduced each course and helped us out when our youngling was being especially difficult about trying both the safer and more adventurous options on the menu.
—Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022
In the second season, the Mandalorian reluctantly worked to reunite Grogu with his own kind—or at least with a Jedi so the youngling could grow stronger in the Force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2023
Reva is a kind of double agent — her motive is to become Darth Vader’s trusted right hand in order to kill him and avenge the deaths of the Jedi younglings murdered by Anakin Skywalker (the eventual Darth Vader) under Order 66.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023
Bonus: Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures for the younglings (the very younglings).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 7 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngling
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My family walked with Krewe of Confetti Kids on Saturday for its annual kids parade in Algiers Point.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kody has been criticized by his former wives for not being there for his adult kids Kody Brown is open to mending things with his family.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Palestinian children gather to receive food aid today in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Financial Responsibilities: Supporting The Family In one study, more than half of parents surveyed have prioritized giving financial help to their adult children over setting aside money for themselves.Paula Thielen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In an emotional exchange, Glinda asks Elphaba why Fiyero helped free the lion cub from their classroom days prior.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The cubs could make their public debut in February.Kim Gu, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Youngling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngling. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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