oldness

noun

Definition of oldnessnext
as in senility

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  1. senility
  2. seniority
  3. maturity
  4. dotage
Noun
  • Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Just as large majorities of the electorate were exposed to Biden’s onrushing senility, so will they be exposed to Harris’s numerous weaknesses.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of senility
Noun
  • Yet evidence that the primacy of seniority is facing extinction is tougher to find.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The union, officially called SAM VSO (short for Visitors Services Officers), has asked for retirement benefits, a wage system based on seniority, and opportunities for career advancement.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of seniority
Noun
  • This year, Doing Things Media has shown signs of maturity increasing its margins and doubling down on diversified revenue streams including consumer goods and in-person events.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In a rare demonstration of emotional maturity, Beth invited Lynelle to attend John’s funeral the following day.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of maturity
Noun
  • Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Helen must have told it to herself, in her dotage, long after the ships had sailed home from Troy.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
Definition of dotage
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