PRECOCIOUS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

precocious

adjective

pri-ˈkō-shəs

Definition of precocious

as in early

occurring before the usual or expected time a precocious baldness makes him look older than he really is

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Recent Examples of precocious Coates went from precocious freshman starter to Jacobs’ defensive stalwart last season, recording 122 tackles. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The entities continually lurk into Gemma’s house and into the eyes of her precocious nine-year-old daughter, Maya (Island Austin), trying to intimidate the family of two. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Along for the ride with Kade is a precocious child played by Flynn Gray. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 This new six-episode adaptation, developed by Liz Doran, stars Philippa Northeast as the Sybylla Melvyn, a precocious 17-year-old living in rural Australia in 1900 who wants to become a writer. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precocious

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Another day, another millennial-nostalgia-baiting sequel to a classic late 1990s or early 2000s movie.

— Lauren O’Neill, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
But shortstop Colson Montgomery provided early offense with a three-run home run as part of a four-run first inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of early

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The Supreme Court, in a brief order last week, found that an earlier challenge to Trump’s executive order was premature because USPS had not yet issued a final rule.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
Infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of premature

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Officials are still investigating the exact cause, though preliminary assessments suggest an ice avalanche may have blocked a river upstream in Tibet, triggering the sudden outburst flood.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The concierge can be contacted via WhatsApp, but response times can be slow during varying rush hours; for example, a sudden tropical rainstorm might inspire half the resort to call in for room service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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