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
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Many consumers have older phones and those who don’t have auto updates enabled may miss critical security updates, which could include messaging apps that allow for end-for-end encryption, said Chris Henderson, senior director of threat operations at Huntress, a cybersecurity company.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
The Black Knights enter the game on a two-game winning streak against Navy, last falling to the Midshipmen when this year’s seniors were freshmen in 2021.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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The front-runner in the race for top Republican on the panel appears to be Foxx, the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and a senior member of the House Republican conference.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Many consumers have older phones and those who don’t have auto updates enabled may miss critical security updates, which could include messaging apps that allow for end-for-end encryption, said Chris Henderson, senior director of threat operations at Huntress, a cybersecurity company.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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In theory, everyone is required to contribute to the country’s health insurance program for seniors, no matter how poor or rich, from cashiers to CEOs.
—Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 11 Dec. 2024
The Black Knights enter the game on a two-game winning streak against Navy, last falling to the Midshipmen when this year’s seniors were freshmen in 2021.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, for those who are very young, elderly or have health problems, the temperature shouldn't dip below 68 degrees, WHO adds.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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And This Guy was in jail, having pleaded guilty to assault with serious bodily injury as well as neglect of an elderly or disabled person.Bellamy Young, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Vallée de Farney is a nature preserve located in the untouched forests of Mauritius—where the founder’s ancestor was exiled during the French Revolution.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Eisenberg wanted to convey the irony of yearning to connect with your ancestors’ pain while being unwilling to experience — or even confront — any discomfort while doing so.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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Even when those circumstances existed, agents had to get approval from superiors in order to plan an arrest in a sensitive location.Julia Ainsley, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your actions and interactions at these gatherings can have a significant impact on how you're perceived by colleagues and superiors alike.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Allegation #3: Former Penn admissions dean airs frustrations Monday’s court filing also says the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League school in Philadelphia, gave the children of donors preferential treatment.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead, CEOs and deans are letting right-wing activists bully them into junking the whole project.The Week UK, theweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Reba Teran was one of the Eastern Shoshone elders who came along.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this week, a host of federal agencies - including the CFPB - led by the Federal Reserve issued a joint statement providing major banks with examples of how to effectively combat financial exploitation of elders.Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Miao’s predecessor, Gen. Zhang Yang, killed himself while under disciplinary investigation for bribery.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a worrying echo of the breakdown in trust between Wolves and O’Neil’s predecessor Lopetegui, O’Neil’s confidence in the owners’ ability and willingness to back him was never restored.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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In Jacques Audiard's cartel musical, Gomez plays Jessi, the wife to Karla Sofía Gascón's titular heroine, a trans woman who's trying to escape her violent past as a cartel boss.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Before approaching your boss, evaluate your contributions objectively: Consider your measurable impact on factors like revenue growth or cost savings.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The independent retailer, which was started a decade ago by men’s marketing veteran Paul C. Witt, has two new locations — one of which marks its debut foray into womenswear — and a private label on the way.Marissa Muller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Denver Broncos’ veteran wide receiver, about an hour after his team moved to the doorstep of the playoffs with a 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, was asked to imagine the game’s defining play in an alternate universe.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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