OVER-THE-HILL Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

over-the-hill

adjective

ˌō-vər-ṯẖə-ˈhil

Definition of over-the-hill

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age the overwhelming majority of that rock band's fans are over-the-hill baby boomers on a nostalgia trip

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Recent Examples of over-the-hill Catherine was the queen of self-abusing, hard-living, and heading-over-the-hill entertainment veterans — women who were trapped behind a façade of slick showbiz tics that barely covered the active volcano of psychosis bubbling right under their surface. — Merrill Markoe, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026 In Season 1, Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, who goes by the nickname Stick, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 May 2026 Mike lives a lonely life seemingly devoid of any interiority, working for an over-the-hill crime boss known as Money (Nick Nolte), whom Mike has managed to piss off with his less-than-spotless latest burglary. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026 Tom Basden, who co-wrote the script with Tim Key, plays an over-the-hill rock star who unknowingly is paired with his bitter ex-partner, played by Carey Mulligan, for a private concert on a remote Welsh island. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over-the-hill

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Adjective

Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
According to police, an elderly driver struck a vehicle, struck the pedestrians and then crashed into a building.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of elderly

Adjective

First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm uniquely acts as both a moisturizer and a serum, combining intense hydration with anti-aging, skin-firming benefits.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of aging

Adjective

Meek, a 10-year-old Black girl, is grappling with her fears of nuclear Armageddon as more prosaic domestic concerns kick into high gear.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of old

Adjective

The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Start on East Passyunk Avenue at Sao, a raw bar from the team behind the beloved Cambodian noodle house Mawn, for aged hamachi crudo dressed in coconut cream, torn lime leaves and crushed peanuts ($27).

— Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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