1
as in adults
a person of advanced years
in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
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2
as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do
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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
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as in deans
the senior member of a group
as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
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Recent Examples of elders
But in an abrupt shift, a new poll released Monday finds young people’s confidence has plummeted over the past two years — while their elders remain more upbeat.
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Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Cox formulated his players-first approach by studying his elders.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, there is coping and emotional growth for these figures, who, in the third act, provide their elders with an opportunity to come to terms with their own preoccupations and pasts.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Younger officers, shaped by different wars and different expectations, may see their elders as overly cautious and too protective of their own networks.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
So did the signature crispy thin crust and the accommodating nature of Serio’s elders.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Cox formulated his players-first approach by studying his elders.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
Instead, there is coping and emotional growth for these figures, who, in the third act, provide their elders with an opportunity to come to terms with their own preoccupations and pasts.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Younger officers, shaped by different wars and different expectations, may see their elders as overly cautious and too protective of their own networks.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
So did the signature crispy thin crust and the accommodating nature of Serio’s elders.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elders
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Shingles doesn’t only affect older adults.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to superiors at the DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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Lower-ranking officers were able to tell their superiors what wasn’t going well and argue forcefully for changing course.—
Cody Turner,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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The group of 80-some species has ancestors going back tens of millions of years, originating in Asia.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The Declaration had many ancestors.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Possibly this was the case at élite law schools in the nineteen-nineties, where even the most obdurate deans could not afford to ignore their militant students indefinitely.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The new requirements apply to people ages 18 to 64, including veterans and unhoused people.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There are also 20% off discounts for students and seniors who are able to verify their student status or age.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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What was shocking was that searches for novels about geriatrics period almost exclusively turned up women not very much older.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Elders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elders. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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