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as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
a juvenile alligator just hatched from its egg
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as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
throwing a tantrum is rather juvenile behavior for a person of your age
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as in adolescent
lacking in adult experience or maturity
a spoiled, juvenile golfer who does not know how to win gracefully
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a medical study that followed juveniles through adolescence and into adulthood
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Recent Examples of juvenile
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Scientists have dissected the left eye of a juvenile humpback and revealed the species’ eyesight is weaker than biologists previously suspected.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
The juveniles were treated and reunited with their families, according to deputies.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
Someone found the juvenile female green sea turtle on April 15 at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and reported it to the stranding hotline, the seashore's officials said online on May 18.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Scientists have dissected the left eye of a juvenile humpback and revealed the species’ eyesight is weaker than biologists previously suspected.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Noun
The two juveniles were arrested and charged with reckless burning, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace and are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
The juveniles were treated and reunited with their families, according to deputies.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juvenile
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Binge drinking and alcohol use has been declining among young people.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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Of the tens of thousands of minors whose DNA was collected by Customs and Border Protection over the past four years, as many as 227 were 13 or younger, including the 4-year-old.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
29 May 2025
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The top is tufted, and the slightly pleated skirt gives it just enough charm without treading into childish territory.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Tuesday, Perez snapped back, accusing the governor of childish behavior.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Nothing rings more true than the trope of the restless adolescent.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Dilly Dally, an adolescent loggerhead, first arrived at the LMC back in January after being attacked by a predator.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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To date, Victoria’s Voice Foundation has positively impacted over 1.5 million parents and children through its education programs, including one designed to help parents recognize the warning signs of risk and drug use in their kids — the very signs David and I missed so many years ago.—
Jackie Siegel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Martha Stewart’s Living and Learning kid’s furniture collection includes more pieces that are on sale, so keep scrolling to shop these deals.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Concluding the movie as a surprisingly mature teenager is a fascinating transition into a decade-plus of Cruise playing immature grown-ups.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Peripheral blood smear: A sample of your blood is examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells, including immature cells that shouldn’t normally be in the bloodstream.—
Health,
Health,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Alex Fine, her husband and father of her children, was present during her testimony.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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Another victim was 27-year-old Mary Reiner, who had just returned home after giving birth to her first child.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Juvenile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juvenile. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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