1
as in adults
a person of advanced years
in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
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2
as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do
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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
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as in deans
the senior member of a group
as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
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Recent Examples of elders
Clemishire, along with her father, filed a $1 million defamation suit in Dallas County against Morris, his wife, Debbie, the church, its current and former elders and a church staff member.
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Giles Hudson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But in an abrupt shift, a new poll released Monday finds young people’s confidence has plummeted over the past two years — while their elders remain more upbeat.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Cox formulated his players-first approach by studying his elders.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, there is coping and emotional growth for these figures, who, in the third act, provide their elders with an opportunity to come to terms with their own preoccupations and pasts.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Younger officers, shaped by different wars and different expectations, may see their elders as overly cautious and too protective of their own networks.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
So did the signature crispy thin crust and the accommodating nature of Serio’s elders.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Giles Hudson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But in an abrupt shift, a new poll released Monday finds young people’s confidence has plummeted over the past two years — while their elders remain more upbeat.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Cox formulated his players-first approach by studying his elders.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, there is coping and emotional growth for these figures, who, in the third act, provide their elders with an opportunity to come to terms with their own preoccupations and pasts.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Younger officers, shaped by different wars and different expectations, may see their elders as overly cautious and too protective of their own networks.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
So did the signature crispy thin crust and the accommodating nature of Serio’s elders.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elders
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Layers of corn tortillas, cheese, and chicken make this recipe an easy favorite of kids and adults alike.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Among current offerings, the lowest standard one-day ticket costs 499 yuan or about $73 for adults.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to superiors at the DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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Lower-ranking officers were able to tell their superiors what wasn’t going well and argue forcefully for changing course.—
Cody Turner,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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This is among the most universal pieces of advice from our ancestors.—
Jonathan Haidt,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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One by one, group members tearfully thanked their ancestors and poured white rum on the beach.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Possibly this was the case at élite law schools in the nineteen-nineties, where even the most obdurate deans could not afford to ignore their militant students indefinitely.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The league’s 32 players come from a variety of places and levels of experience, ranging from Division I, II and III to the NBA G League and overseas veterans.—
Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Last year's polesitter was Robert Swartzman (who is not in IndyCar this year), but this change plays into the hands of Indy 500 veterans.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Many of them just don’t have any idea that there are issues around seniors and hunger and social isolation in our country.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
20 May 2026
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What was shocking was that searches for novels about geriatrics period almost exclusively turned up women not very much older.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 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
Cite this Entry
“Elders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elders. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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