as in subordinates
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
she's his junior in the company
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Recent Examples of juniors
The main student editors were seniors Maddison Spalding and Sarah Pascazio and juniors Abigail Unger, Ricardo Gomez, Manendra Gor and Justin Glener.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bottom of the order — juniors Simon Rose, Sam Gaddini and Brady Kimelman — has shown no dip in production, which makes opposing pitchers work overtime.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Schrager sees the Chiefs taking two juniors in that scenario.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
The Monarchs feature two of the best juniors in Orange County in goalie Morgan Crichton and attacker Asa Chen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
But playing 67 of the team’s first 79 games has been a big adjustment from the lighter schedules of juniors and college.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Families of juniors and seniors can seek one-on-one advising on how to navigate college expenses and aid applications.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
He is expected to contend with Furman transfer Evan James and returning juniors Dayton Howard and Reece Vander Zee to be the top receiving option for the Hawkeyes in 2026.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bottom of the order — juniors Simon Rose, Sam Gaddini and Brady Kimelman — has shown no dip in production, which makes opposing pitchers work overtime.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Schrager sees the Chiefs taking two juniors in that scenario.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Libby Gelman-Waxner, then an assistant buyer in juniors’ activewear, moonlighted for Premiere magazine and Entertainment Weekly as the world’s most beloved and irresponsible movie critic.
—Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
The Monarchs feature two of the best juniors in Orange County in goalie Morgan Crichton and attacker Asa Chen.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
But playing 67 of the team’s first 79 games has been a big adjustment from the lighter schedules of juniors and college.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Families of juniors and seniors can seek one-on-one advising on how to navigate college expenses and aid applications.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
He is expected to contend with Furman transfer Evan James and returning juniors Dayton Howard and Reece Vander Zee to be the top receiving option for the Hawkeyes in 2026.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juniors
Noun
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Cincinnati's now-former police chief, once sued by subordinates for alleged discrimination against White male officers, has been fired.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That promotes stability, because the president won’t feel the need to fire subordinates to keep his job secure.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s a steadiness to Tung/Wonder Woman that stands out for its quiet authority in a frequently goofy landscape peppered with poisonous robes and finger-eating minions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nobody wanted to go there — well, except the oil and gas companies aching to root around for black gold, and their most loyal minions in high places.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the occupant of the Oval Office doesn’t want his underlings engaging in self-promotion and vindictive lawsuits.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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And all the while underlings scrambled madly for a correct number.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Key witnesses in the government’s case included Spann’s top henchmen, who cooperated with prosecutors in hopes for leniency.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is potentially disastrous, given that Josh is now in the custody of the chairwoman’s henchmen.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Barea is now one of the top assistants on Denver’s staff, collaborating with Adelman on the offense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The guests will be in France for the Cannes Film Festival, so there will probably be a lot of A-list actors, filmmakers, and assistants trying to make movie magic happen.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That comes to the Philippines in the form of war, as well as through the invocation, or establishment, of American-style modes of government and education that place Filipinos along this racial hierarchy, identifying them as these inferiors that need to be taught how to govern themselves.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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