sexagenarian

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Recent Examples of sexagenarian Its contents range from 19th-century anti-aging pills, to biologist Charles Darwin’s walking stick, to striking nude self-portraits by then-sexagenarian British photographer John Coplans. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession. Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexagenarian
Adjective
  • Scott Quigley, a loyal minion of yet another septuagenarian Democrat hack DA, Marian Ryan of Middlesex County.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Jeremy Corbyn, the septuagenarian British leftist, who had already arrived in Havana by plane, met with high-ranking Communist Party officials in the presidential palace.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, however, the octogenarian screenwriter is back in the news.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
  • One-year deals in the face of the impending lockout, an octogenarian labor-hawk owner, uncertain stadium situation, cheapskate operations for staff and facilities, Trout's denouement.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The nonagenarian daughter of a doctor born into slavery, celebrating the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This isn’t the first snap of the nonagenarian star with Raisin Bran to surface this week.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • That Derby was won by War Emblem, a small-boned speedball who stole the race on the front end after having been sold by his geriatric owner to Saudi Arabian Prince Ahmed bin Salman for $900,000 three weeks before.
    NBC news, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Advances in veterinary geriatric care, evolving approaches to animal welfare in captivity and growing public interest in longevity science across species are all part of the picture.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Besides the hospital association, the bill had faced opposition initially from other important voices, including the Catholic Conference of Illinois, which runs a private guardianship program for elderly people that receives hospital referrals.
    Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • Other than Ashley and her elderly pitbull mix dog, Bruce, your closest neighbors are horses and cows.
    Hali Smith May 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • The value of superstars Matthews and Nylander aren’t over-the-hill stars either.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In season one, Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Rolder was committed to play baseball at Illinois before receiving a late wave of football recruiting interest as a senior, eventually leading him to sign with Michigan.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Since 2022, the Irish have stationed a permanent police liaison officer in the Emirates, and have regularly flown senior police officers and political figures to the Emirates for meetings.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • So do moisturizers containing lactic acid and anti-aging products with alpha-hydroxy acids.
    Ryan Brennan May 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
  • Its star ingredient, matrixyl, is a blend of peptides that support your skin’s natural collagen production with long-term anti-aging results that target deeper lines and wrinkles.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Sexagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexagenarian. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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