as in early
occurring before the usual or expected time
a precocious baldness makes him look older than he really is
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Recent Examples of precocious
That means Blake spends far more time with precocious Ginger than her mother, making Charlotte feel like the outsider.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The Mavericks have built a strong support system around their precocious center, who’s already one of the team’s vocal leaders.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
June 'Elio' Releasing in theaters June 13 Pixar's giving us an original story called Elio–about a smart, precocious boy who loves science and outer space.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
One former member of the church who worked with Gaiman’s parents and was audited by Gaiman recalls him as precocious and ambitious.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
The Mavericks have built a strong support system around their precocious center, who’s already one of the team’s vocal leaders.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
June 'Elio' Releasing in theaters June 13 Pixar's giving us an original story called Elio–about a smart, precocious boy who loves science and outer space.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
One former member of the church who worked with Gaiman’s parents and was audited by Gaiman recalls him as precocious and ambitious.
—Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precocious
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In early European trading, France's CAC 40 increased 0.2 percent, Germany's DAX gained 0.3 percent, and Britain's FTSE 100 remained flat.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bath & Body Works rewards program members will have early access on the retailer's website and in the Bath & Body Works app starting Feb. 11 and 12.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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If Ukraine is forced into a premature settlement without adequate safeguards, other U.S. allies—including those in NATO and the Indo-Pacific—would be reasonable to question the reliability of American commitments.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another study, published in January, concluded that drinking coffee in the morning was especially beneficial in reducing cardiovascular disease and premature death.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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Allow vines to climb to unexpected areas and create dense plantings that make a yard look established.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Fictional superhero Helen Parr, better known as Elastigirl from The Incredibles (2004), has become an unexpected body inspiration on social media.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' When is WorldPride Music Festival 2025?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the sudden influx of sightseers has become a safety risk, according to Salvo Cocina, head of Sicily’s regional Civil Protection agency.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for a final viewing of the TV shows who met an untimely death this year.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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Bob Saget served as the series narrator, voicing Future Ted Mosby, before his untimely death in 2022.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Precocious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precocious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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