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Recent Examples of tween
However, the film skews young, and for tweens and under, the songs, cute animals, silly humor and easily digestible message of kindness and collective care can resonate.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
In contrast, teens, tweens, and the young at heart can tackle every thrill ride imaginable.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Hannah Montana, the story of an ordinary tween (Cyrus) who lives a double life as a famous pop star, debuted in 2006 and went on to become a global phenomenon, running four seasons, launching Cyrus' career, and spawning a world tour, concert film, and feature film.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
This style is so popular that my tween daughter is obsessed with it, too.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
In contrast, teens, tweens, and the young at heart can tackle every thrill ride imaginable.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Hannah Montana, the story of an ordinary tween (Cyrus) who lives a double life as a famous pop star, debuted in 2006 and went on to become a global phenomenon, running four seasons, launching Cyrus' career, and spawning a world tour, concert film, and feature film.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
This style is so popular that my tween daughter is obsessed with it, too.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
Noun
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In the photos, the teenager can be seen smiling with his mom and enjoying time with friends, as well as posing with family in some throwback photos.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Robbins noted that many college students and teenagers were on spring break during the movie’s opening, which also helped some markets.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, Goldstein’s distribution team strategically positioned the movie to open ahead of spring break, when plenty of kids have time off from school.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 1 in 4 children and adolescents experience these disorders, Fletcher added.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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From 2017 to 2020, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. children and adolescents was 19.7%, with 14.7 million children aged 2–19 years having obesity, according to the CDC.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Large crowds gather at the Front Wave Stadium in Oceanside where thousands watch the Los Angeles Clippers G team play basketball while youth basketball leagues fill gymnasiums with multicultural teams of youngsters and their cheering, affectionate parents.—
Mary Wolshok,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Currently in post-production for a 2026 release, the drama retells the true story of a youngster raised by ostriches in the Sahara.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The driver, who turned out to be a juvenile, ran several stop signs and red lights and drove into oncoming lanes of traffic.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Two adults and 10 juveniles were arrested in connection with that gathering, police said.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Girl with the Needle portrays that girl as a blonde moppet named Erena (Avo Knox Martin) to whom Karoline becomes a surrogate mother.—
Esther Zuckerman,
TIME,
6 Dec. 2024
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So sometimes Poppa’s House wants to focus on different generational views on child-rearing, since Junior and Nina have a pair of cute moppets.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Oct. 2024
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This question is perhaps most pressing for Gen Z kiddos.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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While these school apps are helpful in many ways—and who doesn’t love seeing a cute pic of their kiddo enjoying time on the playground?—they can also dial up the anxiety for parents like me.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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Since the streamer prioritizes adult and family programming, kiddie programming such as Looney Tunes and Sesame Street was no longer viewed as a priority.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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Kylie said these can include doing a home birth, having a kiddie pool in your living room and being unmedicated, among other things.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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