as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
bought special food intended for senior dogs
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as in ancestor
one who is older than another
since the man next door is my senior by a number of years, I always address him as "Mr. Barton"
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as in superior
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
the young attorney benefited from the mentorship of one of his seniors at the firm
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as in dean
the senior member of a group
when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty
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as in elder
a person of advanced years
weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors
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Recent Examples of senior
Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The senior now needs a perfect score on the uneven bars to complete a coveted ‘Gym Slam:’ a perfect score on every event.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Conner and Prince were two more seniors that had big halves.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
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Cardinal Newman was led by a Herculean performance from senior guard Tatum Kurpinsky — who finished the night with a game-high 29 points, including nine threes.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The senior now needs a perfect score on the uneven bars to complete a coveted ‘Gym Slam:’ a perfect score on every event.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
Among her concerns: gentrification in downtown Aurora was hurting seniors and the disabled.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Conner and Prince were two more seniors that had big halves.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior
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These include dental and pharmaceutical coverage, and home care for elderly patients.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen Canadian nationals in a massive scam that bilked more than $21 million from elderly people in more than 40 U.S. states, the Vermont District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Cajuns of south Louisiana trace their ancestors to the French Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia around 1755.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our ancestors crossed a vast ocean, strode into the unknown wilderness, and carved their fortunes from the rock and soil of a perilous and very dangerous frontier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Strict hierarchies—In traditional Japanese companies, employees are expected to respect their superiors, making quitting a face-to-face process riddled with guilt.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, Denise Cheung, who oversaw the office’s criminal division, abruptly resigned after declining a request from superiors in the Justice Department to freeze assets of a government contractor, saying there was insufficient evidence to do so.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The dean of the Kennedy School issued a statement distancing himself from the talk.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in any future possible conclave into the spotlight.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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There's a child, someone middle-aged, and an elder in the painting.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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With its local connection and timely message of turning a listening ear to elders, the film’s screening—happening Saturday, February 22—is already sold out.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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In 1971, for example, the commission's predecessor issued a license to General Electric Company to store nuclear waste at a standalone facility.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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His predecessor, Ruth E. Carter, happens to be the first and only Black woman to win an Oscar twice, in any category.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Before assuming your boss secretly hates you, take a step back.—
Adunola Adeshola,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reporter asked if Mr. Trump is considering what the administration can do to help those veterans salvage their lives.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stafford and the Rams agreed to a contract adjustment on Friday, ending several weeks of speculation about the 16-year veteran’s future.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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