as in elder
a person of advanced years
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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Recent Examples of senior citizen
Homer Glen is seeking $3 million in federal grants toward building a one-mile sanitary sewer line extension and another $1 million in federal funding to provide financial relief for senior citizens burdened with high water bills.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The changes come under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes higher standard deductions, increased Child Tax Credits, and new deductions for tips, overtime and senior citizens.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
The prevalence of obesity and depression increased among young adults between 2013 and 2023, while diabetes, chronic kidney disease and stroke rose among middle aged adults and chronic kidney disease has become more prevalent among senior citizens.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and veterans, $5 for children, and children of ages 3 and younger get free admission.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The changes come under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes higher standard deductions, increased Child Tax Credits, and new deductions for tips, overtime and senior citizens.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026
The prevalence of obesity and depression increased among young adults between 2013 and 2023, while diabetes, chronic kidney disease and stroke rose among middle aged adults and chronic kidney disease has become more prevalent among senior citizens.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and veterans, $5 for children, and children of ages 3 and younger get free admission.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizen
Noun
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Few and far between were the Black elders who would greet you and expect a greeting in return, replaced by young white professionals and families who offered awkward smiles and occasional small talk when forced into proximity.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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Don’t wait to talk to your elders and don’t worry about writing it all down.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hong Chau is a great choice for the adult Nelly, a quietly resentful sort who causes more friction in Cathy and Heathcliff's tempestuous situation.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother was seen leaving juvenile court before entering adult federal court Friday, according to FOX 35.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Corey Perry, the 39-year-old golden-ager, kept up with McDavid and Draisaitl at times.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Sitting alone among these ancients can be a profound experience.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Read More: These 5 Ancient Civilizations Treasured Their Pets Coping with Critters The discovery of archeological remains has helped scientists better understand how ancients coped with bothersome critters.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior%20citizen. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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