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Recent Examples of sexagenarian
Its contents range from 19th-century anti-aging pills, to biologist Charles Darwin’s walking stick, to striking nude self-portraits by then-sexagenarian British photographer John Coplans.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexagenarian
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Bookended by voiceover narration drawn straight from Ernaux’s novel, delivered by a septuagenarian version of the writer performed by Valérie Dréville, the film primarily tells the story of Annie at 17 (Barthélemy) in the summer of 1958.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Scott Quigley, a loyal minion of yet another septuagenarian Democrat hack DA, Marian Ryan of Middlesex County.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood archivists will appreciate all the new interview footage with an octogenarian Dern, and the endless compilations of film clips provide a foundation for anyone looking into Dern’s filmography for the first time.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Point is, Jane Fonda’s kept at that whole limbering/slimming project, which is saying something for the octogenarian set.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But some doubt that the nonagenarian Castro, who turns 95 in June, will ever be brought to justice in the United States.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The nonagenarian daughter of a doctor born into slavery, celebrating the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.—
Carol Quillen,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wars are mostly fought by young people, but today, and increasingly, geriatric machines participate in the wild blue yonder.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
20 May 2026
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With over a decade in healthcare, including experience in hospice and geriatric case management, Strick brings both compassion and expertise to every stage of care—from changes in living arrangements to end-of-life planning.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Despite the huge wealth in Hong Kong, many elderly residents struggle.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Authorities did not identify the deceased victims Saturday, but neighbors said Jose Castro and his elderly mother, Maria, lived in the apartment for years.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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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
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The value of superstars Matthews and Nylander aren’t over-the-hill stars either.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former senior employee, who kept the gold in his Virginia home, is also accused of lying about his military and educational background.—
Warren P. Strobel,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Standing on third base in the bottom of the sixth inning in a tie game, the senior had only one thought if the ball was put into play.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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The payoff is an antioxidant-rich anti-aging formula that plumps wrinkles, brightens skin, and smoothes texture while reducing inflammation.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Played by Mark Hamill (with a healthy dose of de-aging visual effects), the Jedi Master boards Moff Gideon’s ship and swiftly takes out all of his Dark Troopers.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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“Sexagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexagenarian. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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