as in elders
a person of advanced years
a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike
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Recent Examples of oldsters
Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldsters
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
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the art of physical scorekeeping isn’t just for old-timers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The housing tide is shifting, and for now, the edge has gone to the stodgy old-timers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Oldsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldsters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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