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eldest

[el-dist] / ˈɛl dɪst /
ADJECTIVE
older
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier
WEAK
elder first first-born former lower of a former period of an earlier time preceding prior senior
Antonyms
WEAK
younger

Example Sentences

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He is tied with Bolsonaro's eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, in opinion polls ahead of the election.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Those numbers are rising, and are expected to start climbing sharply now that the eldest baby boomers are turning 80.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The eldest child of a musical family, Field made his concert debut at the age of 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The Samsung founder's eldest son always thought he would lead the business one day but he was overlooked in the first succession in favour of the youngest brother.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Derek and his eldest son pushed the bed under a small plastic skylight in the ceiling, and Javari came back with a metal bat.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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