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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Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Januvia is one of 10 drugs targeted in ongoing Medicare drug price negotiations, a policy that aims to make costly medications more affordable for seniors.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Contact IndyStar senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo at hcolombo@indystar.com.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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But the ad, just like the candidate behind it, is trying to do so much work—to speak to frazzled parents and to worried seniors and, crucially, to women eager to preserve sovereignty over their bodies and lives.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Januvia is one of 10 drugs targeted in ongoing Medicare drug price negotiations, a policy that aims to make costly medications more affordable for seniors.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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An elderly man passing by asks Lorber about the model of his ‘scope while two EMTs carrying a stretcher try to maneuver past our small group.Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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Her previous costumes include a giant worm, Fiona from Shrek, Jessica Rabbit, a giant Transformer, a clone (with several Klum-lookalikes), an elderly version of herself, and more.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In the sequel, Moana receives a surprise call to action from her ancestors and wades into dangerous waters with a new crew and fresh songs from Grammy Award winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ghosts were feared, but unlike our modern times, they were also worshiped (the term for ghosts and gods were sometimes interchangeable), captured by humans to perform unpaid labor, and welcomed as ancestors.Tithi Bhattacharya / Made by History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jeremi Gorman, his previous superior, left in October of last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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In both cases, Paul later told ProPublica, his immediate superiors signed off on the sales over his objections.Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 4 Oct. 2024
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In both the book and the movie, Bellini and the dean are friends and allies.Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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But taking any supplement for better sleep without addressing your overall sleep habits won’t necessarily help, said Rick Bloomer, PhD, dean and professor at the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis.Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Their kids will have their own storyteller and learn to respect their elders!David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Things to watch for include elders’ losing capacity for making safe financial decisions, driving, and self care, among others.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Beyond that, the M4 Pro Mac mini was (unsurprisingly) leaps and bounds beyond its M2 Pro predecessor in every test.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Like its predecessor, the game draws from elements of African folklore and spiritual beliefs.Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the situation took a surprising turn when her boss called around 8:30 p.m. one evening.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sheriff: Republican Jerry Sheridan, the one-time second-in-command to controversial former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is gunning for his old boss's job.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also helpful is the kind of peer pressure among veterans who lead by example in terms of getting the proper amount of rest and recovery.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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