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as in adults
a person of advanced years
in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
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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
Supported by volunteers and partners, the garden offers hands-on opportunities that bring together traditional knowledge from community elders and historical records.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Deeply troubled by the demographic and social problems plaguing the Nenets people, Nerkagi founded the Land of Hope—a tundra school for children which combines modern and traditional education and provides support to orphans and lonely elders.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The probe also found that leaders and elders from multiple churches, many of whom were Roy's friends and mentors, had varying degrees of knowledge about his behavior.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Callam studied organizational psychology at United States International University, advocates for LGBTQ+ elders and lives in Poway.
—Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Simpson, Elle, and Smart Young show how leaning on community—friends, family, elders, and trusted confidants—can transform what feels like a heavy, lonely responsibility into an act of care and protection.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
Larry Wilkins, the family mule skinner who runs 7W Youth Riding Club, recalled how elders used to say there were no gay people on the trail ride.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Tribal youths worked with elders to harvest tule — a stalky plant native to California’s wetlands — and use it to build traditional boats.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In February, lawyers for two elders argued that the defamation case against them must be dismissed.
—Michelle Casady, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Deeply troubled by the demographic and social problems plaguing the Nenets people, Nerkagi founded the Land of Hope—a tundra school for children which combines modern and traditional education and provides support to orphans and lonely elders.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The probe also found that leaders and elders from multiple churches, many of whom were Roy's friends and mentors, had varying degrees of knowledge about his behavior.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Callam studied organizational psychology at United States International University, advocates for LGBTQ+ elders and lives in Poway.
—Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Simpson, Elle, and Smart Young show how leaning on community—friends, family, elders, and trusted confidants—can transform what feels like a heavy, lonely responsibility into an act of care and protection.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
Larry Wilkins, the family mule skinner who runs 7W Youth Riding Club, recalled how elders used to say there were no gay people on the trail ride.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Tribal youths worked with elders to harvest tule — a stalky plant native to California’s wetlands — and use it to build traditional boats.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In February, lawyers for two elders argued that the defamation case against them must be dismissed.
—Michelle Casady, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elders
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Wizards revival has been quite popular for Disney, ranking among the top five titles overall with kids 6–11, teens 12–17 and adults 18–24 in views.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The younger Altman was ousted in February 1998 for failing to tell his superiors about the existence of a controversial videotape that showed firefighters drinking beer and using racial slurs at a firehouse retirement party, the Tribune previously reported.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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All three had been asked by their superiors to replace the plates on their cars but refused, McNicholas said.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some species occasionally behave in ways that recall their land-curious evolutionary ancestors.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your hamburger’s ancestors are extinct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Juan Baez, president of the Administrators and Supervisors Council and principal of the Milwaukee School of Languages, said deans and assistant principals are often the first to respond to safety concerns and conflicts.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Also, there are academic department consolidations under discussion with deans and faculty, the provost wrote.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Current’s still one of the most talented teams in the league, boasting such USWNT veterans as Cooper, Sentnor and LaBonta, along with women who’ve played for other countries — Lorena and midfielder Rocky Rodriguez (Costa Rica), for instance.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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When the Navy proposed tearing it down, a coalition of environmentalists, preservationists and veterans formed the Save Hangar One Committee and fought back hard enough to keep it standing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 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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The district has about 2,660 high school seniors across four schools, but only 1,693 kindergarten students.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the time, many homes for seniors were reluctant to accept new residents whose room, board and caregiving costs were being subsidized by Medicaid, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 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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Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.—
Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Elders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elders. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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