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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
since the man next door is my senior by a number of years, I always address him as "Mr. Barton"
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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
the young attorney benefited from the mentorship of one of his seniors at the firm
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as in elders
the senior member of a group
when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty
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as in adults
a person of advanced years
weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors
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Recent Examples of seniors
The film examines the generation who never expected to become senior citizens in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and decades of oppression, who now find themselves trailblazers again as the first openly LGBTQ seniors.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
For seniors with chronic knee pain, correcting these issues dramatically reduces the likelihood of requiring knee replacement.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
College seniors Laila Edwards, Lacey Eden and Kirsten Simms are coming into the draft fresh off Wisconsin’s Frozen Four championship this spring.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for children ages 4-17, and $18 for seniors and members of the military with a valid ID.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The department reported 18 volunteers who attended 20 community events and six Shop Safe events for seniors.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the townhomes would have first-floor master suites aimed at seniors, according to plans submitted to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Since then, none of the 2,500 students in this district — from the youngest learners up through high school seniors — have been required to do schoolwork at home.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Most low-protein cat foods are intended for adult cats, but some are made with seniors in mind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
For seniors with chronic knee pain, correcting these issues dramatically reduces the likelihood of requiring knee replacement.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
College seniors Laila Edwards, Lacey Eden and Kirsten Simms are coming into the draft fresh off Wisconsin’s Frozen Four championship this spring.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for children ages 4-17, and $18 for seniors and members of the military with a valid ID.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The department reported 18 volunteers who attended 20 community events and six Shop Safe events for seniors.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Some of the townhomes would have first-floor master suites aimed at seniors, according to plans submitted to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Since then, none of the 2,500 students in this district — from the youngest learners up through high school seniors — have been required to do schoolwork at home.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Most low-protein cat foods are intended for adult cats, but some are made with seniors in mind.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
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All of us are here because, over millennia of acts of God and wars and disease, our ancestors trusted the hours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Though young missing-persons detective Dalia (May Calamawy) is earnest in her attempts to help, her superiors cast suspicion on Katie’s parents; eight years later, the girl is still missing, while the family has relocated to New Mexico.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Based on their own investigation, Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to their superiors at DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Use your diplomatic skills when dealing with parents, bosses, teachers or VIPs to avoid power struggles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Secretaries are paying the same amount into Social Security as their bosses.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Silberman is one of South Florida’s oldest living World War II veterans, having served as a communications and decoding officer aboard the battleship USS Arkansas in the Pacific.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Vegas is another experienced playoff team loaded with veterans.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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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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There are no deans or Title IX officers intervening.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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