as in elders
a person of advanced years
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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Recent Examples of senior citizens
Tickets are $20; $15 senior citizens 60-plus, members of the military and college students with valid ID; $10 for children.
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of the agreement, the hotel agreed to provide $250,000 over the next seven years to help needy senior citizens with home repairs.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Chinese search engine giant Baidu on Tuesday also announced AI tools geared toward senior citizens.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The residents were so close and looked out for each other so well, in fact, that no one even dared to paste up small ads in the neighborhood, for fear they’d be caught by the senior citizens.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The worst of listeria usually hits senior citizens, children under 5 and pregnant women, who can suffer stillbirths and miscarriages.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
That was followed by a stint as a teacher and helping out in a care home for senior citizens.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Thomases have given back to the community by providing meals to senior citizens and the homeless, and catering banquets and events.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Eaton says the area is occupied by many senior citizens as well as a few families with young children.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of the agreement, the hotel agreed to provide $250,000 over the next seven years to help needy senior citizens with home repairs.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Chinese search engine giant Baidu on Tuesday also announced AI tools geared toward senior citizens.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The residents were so close and looked out for each other so well, in fact, that no one even dared to paste up small ads in the neighborhood, for fear they’d be caught by the senior citizens.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The worst of listeria usually hits senior citizens, children under 5 and pregnant women, who can suffer stillbirths and miscarriages.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
That was followed by a stint as a teacher and helping out in a care home for senior citizens.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Thomases have given back to the community by providing meals to senior citizens and the homeless, and catering banquets and events.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Eaton says the area is occupied by many senior citizens as well as a few families with young children.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizens
Noun
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The new generation will always make choices their elders don’t quite understand.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many juggle multiple responsibilities such as working full-or part-time jobs, raising children, or caring for elders.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But recommendations that further limit Covid shots could also force some children and adults to pay out of pocket for them.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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That act lowered the age at which children who are accused of certain violent crimes can be tried as adults from 16 to 14.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Senior citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior%20citizens. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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