as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
symptoms most often seen in senescent people
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Recent Examples of senescent
In Coconut Grove, Martin and Terra built or co-developed three big high-rise luxury condo projects — seven towers in all — that, while controversial among many residents, helped resuscitate what had been a senescent village center.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Zombie cells are senescent cells, which are cells that are technically alive but in growth arrest due to a variety of stressors, including oxidative stress and DNA damage.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But having too few senescent cells is dangerous, because senescence helps block tumors.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
QAnon was for senescent boomers; fashwave and Embrace Masculinity clips are millennial-coded.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
If the cells were truly senescent, then the medications should both reduce the number of senescent cells and reverse many of the structural DNA changes and gene expression disruptions.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 9 Jan. 2022
Among them, the Okinawa Cellescence Complex, which combines Shikuwasa Lime extract, Noni Juice extract and Shell Ginger, which boasts a 55 percent claim in reduction of aging senescent cell biomarkers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Zombie cells are senescent cells, which are cells that are technically alive but in growth arrest due to a variety of stressors, including oxidative stress and DNA damage.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But having too few senescent cells is dangerous, because senescence helps block tumors.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
QAnon was for senescent boomers; fashwave and Embrace Masculinity clips are millennial-coded.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2025
If the cells were truly senescent, then the medications should both reduce the number of senescent cells and reverse many of the structural DNA changes and gene expression disruptions.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 9 Jan. 2022
Among them, the Okinawa Cellescence Complex, which combines Shikuwasa Lime extract, Noni Juice extract and Shell Ginger, which boasts a 55 percent claim in reduction of aging senescent cell biomarkers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescent
Adjective
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The money raised is not set to go into the state’s Medi-Cal funding but instead into the general fund, infuriating advocates who note Newsom’s budget maintains rollbacks to health insurance for undocumented immigrants, low-income elderly Californians and other vulnerable populations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Checks went out almost at once to people who had never worked a full career under the system, because lifting the Depression-era elderly out of poverty could not wait 40 years.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Shoppers are daydreaming about cozy Ugg slippers, festive Lego sets, anti-aging Medicube skincare, and so much more.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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A lot of people use it for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, and a smoother complexion.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 27-year-old remembered a father who loved to take his children on road trips but also urged them to always think about los demás — the others.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Emeryville police announced the body had been identified as 30-year-old Marcus Moore.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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This is also made from 100 percent malted rye, but the grain has not been smoked, and it’s aged in ex-bourbon and French oak casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Its role is to identify the best youngsters — boys and girls — aged between 12 and 16 across Norway and then create a pathway for these players into national youth sides.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Senescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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