as in elders
a person of advanced years
ancients in the tribe are accorded great respect and valued for their wisdom
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Noun
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These are our children, our parents, our siblings, our elders, our neighbors, and our loved ones.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The register is full of secrets, and allows Lucy to uncover the stories of her elders, including her mother.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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After their beloved, but toxic, friend group is shaken to its core by one couple's split and their friend's death, the six adults have to figure out a way to move on.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ancients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancients. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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