adolescent
adjective
growing to manhood or womanhood; youthful.
adolescents
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pluralof adolescent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The parents of most of the detained adolescents were completely taken by surprise."
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Reproductive goals counseling should be developmentally appropriate and designed to help adolescents reflect on their future aspirations related to relationships, childbearing, and family formation.”
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
He also worries restrictive diets could carry psychological risks for adolescents, whose relationship with food is still developing.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jake Collective, a nonprofit foundation founded in Schreiber’s honor, is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on a five-year, $5 million research initiative devoted the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and adolescents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Welcome,” he said, leaning to shake my hand, and in his voice I heard the enthusiasm and condescension of a man accustomed to working with adolescents.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
