as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Dorian at one point starts using an iPhone, face-tuning a selfie and applying Snapchat filters as a stand-in for the infamous portrait, which ages while Dorian himself remains youthful.
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Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond its archaeological allure, Cholula is home to the Universidad de las Americas Puebla, brimming with youthful energy, street art, and an ever-growing roster of cafés, restaurants, and bars.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
The current Reds team is hoping to find postseason success with a similar combination of youthful enthusiasm and learned experience.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Even in his personal life, Staple finds ways to stay youthful and energized.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Beyond its archaeological allure, Cholula is home to the Universidad de las Americas Puebla, brimming with youthful energy, street art, and an ever-growing roster of cafés, restaurants, and bars.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
The current Reds team is hoping to find postseason success with a similar combination of youthful enthusiasm and learned experience.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Even in his personal life, Staple finds ways to stay youthful and energized.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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