as in dean
the senior member of a group
the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
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Recent Examples of elder statesman
Democrats have pressured House elder statesmen to step aside from committee posts.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Here are the highlights: Steve Martin monologue Another way this special cribbed from the 40th-anniversary playbook is by bringing back SNL elder statesman Steve Martin for the monologue.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Last season, with elder statesmen like Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander no longer in the clubhouse, Lindor and Brandon Nimmo took the reins as veteran leaders.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday.
O’Brien, 61, has carved out an improbable decades-long career arc, moving from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman.
—Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Here are the highlights: Steve Martin monologue Another way this special cribbed from the 40th-anniversary playbook is by bringing back SNL elder statesman Steve Martin for the monologue.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Last season, with elder statesmen like Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander no longer in the clubhouse, Lindor and Brandon Nimmo took the reins as veteran leaders.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday.
O’Brien, 61, has carved out an improbable decades-long career arc, moving from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman.
—Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elder statesman
Noun
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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
Noun
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There’s a lot going on in your 40s: raising a family, paying a mortgage, shuttling kids to and from activities, caring for elders—all while working.—
Lina Storm,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wilmore, an elder in his Baptist church, is excited to resume face-to-face ministry and enjoy the scent of fresh-cut grass.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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“Elder statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elder%20statesman. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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