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
Alexandria Sands, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
Justin Fenner Senior Editor Justin Fenner is Robb Report's senior editor.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Where seniors waiting for their Social Security check, will not get it.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The senior project manager is now recommending that the Metropolitan Transit Commission approve the extra station.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
Justin Fenner Senior Editor Justin Fenner is Robb Report's senior editor.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Where seniors waiting for their Social Security check will not get it.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Where seniors waiting for their Social Security check, will not get it.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior
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For an elderly retiree without home internet or a disabled individual with limited mobility, being forced to appear in person means delays or even losing access to benefits entirely.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Of those, 183 were children, 94 were women, and 34 were elderly.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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The ephemerides were the ancestors of astronomical tables, which still exist.—
James Byrne,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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The auntie’s going to always be there for her niece as an ancestor.—
Fox Maxy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Staffers charged restaurant dinners and even some family vacations to the magazine, often at their superiors’ urging.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Already, several states, including Rhode Island, have enacted reforms designed to strike a balance—to make officers more responsive to community complaints without leaving them at the whims of their superiors in uniform.—
Marc J. Dunkelman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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At Indiana University, Fred worked for the dean of economics to earn his way through school.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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When she was named dean of the University of Tulsa’s business school in 2021, Taylor put her varied background to work launching entrepreneurship initiatives for Cherokee woman.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, many Indigenous and Eastern traditions honor menopausal women as wise elders, stepping into their most powerful and respected stage of life.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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There’s a vast generation gap between immigrants and their Americanized offspring; Indian and Pakistani elders harbor prejudices dating back to partition.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Intel announced Tan was filling the role left vacant when the board ousted his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Lately, it's also become politically charged, with President Donald Trump blaming his predecessor for their lengthy stay.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the three Formula One team bosses were asked for their take on the upcoming film's trailer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Paley Center for Media opened its new archive, which comprises more than 160,000 television, radio programs and advertisements, at the Beverly Hills Public Library with a little help from FX boss John Landgraf.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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The veteran Rojas has stepped in for the Dodgers many times before.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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People are losing veterans’ benefits and Social Security.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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