precocious
Example Sentences
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The most precocious have become known as "Sephora Kids" -- a reference to the popular French beauty retailer -- as they seek to copy popular TikTok or YouTube influencers, some of whom are as young as seven.
From Barron's
It was seen as too precocious or too artsy or too, I don’t know, overly grand.
From Los Angeles Times
Douglas Century’s “Crash of the Heavens” brings to life the headstrong, charismatic heroine who was both a fearless warrior and a precocious writer.
Despite waves of Carthaginian resistance and the increasing hostility of Roman elites, who resented his precocious record and thirst for glory, Scipio tightened the noose around Carthage.
But day-to-day, all three best friends pitch in to take care of Georgette, who is precocious and theatrical and a huge fan of Selena.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
