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adolescent

[ad-l-es-uhnt] / ˌæd lˈɛs ənt /


NOUN
person in puberty, preadulthood
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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With the market for video games now expanded well beyond the stereotype of adolescent boys, the team behind the new game says this time they are focusing on Lara as a strong character.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

As well as her NHS work, she has opened a private adolescent endometriosis clinic in Manchester.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

In the books and TV adaptations, Laura vividly narrates daily life on the prairie, recounting her adventures and mundane activities in such a way that many readers say they see themselves in adolescent Laura.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

But the pansexual Lestat de Lioncourt transformed them into rebellious, romantic figures, the stuff of adolescent FOMO, as opposed to decaying ghouls.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

I imagine a mother as a woman who, first and foremost, possesses a great deal of tact, especially toward her adolescent children, and not one who, like Momsy, pokes fun at me when I cry.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

It ruled "the temporary suspension" of bombings of rebel camps when there is intelligence information or other alerts about "the possible presence of children and adolescents."

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Carson Daly shouting to be heard over an audience of excited adolescents.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

I would know; I’ve known her since we were 12 years old, awkward adolescents in Marcia Barryte’s Dodson Middle School drama class.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

"Lip and oral cavity cancer was the seventh leading cancer type in cancer incidence and mortality rate worldwide in adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults in 2022," says Daniell.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

I thought to myself, a bit ironically, “Why don’t you take more interest in your own adolescents first!”

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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